The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The life of the fictional character Sinuhe was among the most popular stories in ancient Egypt. What is his story, and why is it important?
In Greek myth, the Telchines were simultaneously feared as malevolent wizards and respected as the artisans who forged weapons for the gods, before turning against them.
The later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
How Diogenes of Sinope turned doing nothing into a radical act of freedom and why his philosophy matters more than ever in today’s busy world.
With their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but the journey home, recorded in the Nostoi, proved an even greater trial.
The tomb of Cyrus the Great was constructed in 530 BCE, but its original purpose was forgotten over the centuries and had to be rediscovered.
The concept of an underworld has been fundamental to civilization since the start of history. Discover five examples of underworlds from different cultures.
Despite being over 1,300 years old, making it one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world, Japan’s Horyu-ji continues to fascinate and astound.