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Thucydides stands out as both a player and observer of ancient Greece. He led Athens’ armies in the Peloponnesian War and wrote a history of the conflict.
While not as famous as Athens or Sparta, Thebes played a prominent role in Greek myths, from the founder Cadmus to the tragedies of Oedipus and Antigone.
The events that led up to the Trojan War were recorded in a lost epic poem called the Cypria. What do we know about the lost work?
Visiting Athens today, it is possible to discover the remains of the philosophical schools, and imagine conversations with some of Greece’s greatest thinkers.
Since the species was first described in the 19th century, archaeologists have uncovered new findings that have altered our perception of our closest extinct relatives.
Recently, cutting-edge technologies and novel treatments have led to groundbreaking advancements. Some basic concepts still underscoring the medical field have been around since Antiquity.
Ancient scripts unlock mysteries. However, despite the efforts of brilliant scholars and 21st-century technology, some intriguing ancient scripts have yet to be deciphered.
How did Hammurabi’s code change the world? Discover the history of the world’s first written laws, the origins of an eye for an eye, and its lasting legal legacy.
