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Ancient History

The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.

The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece
The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece

Mycenaean gold artifacts, such as the mysterious "Mask of Agamemnon," reveal hidden insights into a Bronze Age civilization.

Meet Osiris, the Egyptian God Who Ruled the Afterlife (Myth & Facts)
Meet Osiris, the Egyptian God Who Ruled the Afterlife (Myth & Facts)

While Osiris ruled the afterlife, he was just as important to the living as he was to the dead in ancient Egypt.

Octavia the Younger, the Roman Woman Who Shaped an Empire
Octavia the Younger, the Roman Woman Who Shaped an Empire

Octavia the Younger, the sister of Augustus and wife of Mark Antony, was one of the most important women in the establishment of Rome’s first imperial dynasty.

Did Rome “Abduct” Mithras, the Persian Sun God?
Did Rome “Abduct” Mithras, the Persian Sun God?

The Romans adopted the Persian cult of Mithras from their enemies. But why did they do that, and what was the ancient practice of “God stealing”?

The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony & Its Role in the Egyptian Afterlife
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony & Its Role in the Egyptian Afterlife

The Weighing of the Heart ceremony was an essential step in passing from the world of the living to the realm of the dead in ancient Egypt.

Did Sparta Exist in the Mycenaean Period (Bronze Age)?
Did Sparta Exist in the Mycenaean Period (Bronze Age)?

Did the famous city of Sparta already exist during the Bronze Age when the Mycenaeans dominated Greece? Or did the City of Warriors come much later?

How Did Emperor Constantine Shape the History of Christianity?
How Did Emperor Constantine Shape the History of Christianity?

If it had not been for Emperor Constantine and his involvement in Christianity in the 4th century CE, Christianity would look much different today.

Who Were the Puritans? (History & Beliefs)
Who Were the Puritans? (History & Beliefs)

The Puritans arose from the religious turmoil of the English Reformation and went on to profoundly influence the politics and culture of the modern world.