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The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
These are some of the earliest writing systems on record, which can teach us much about early human civilizations.
Bucephalus was the favorite horse and beloved companion of Alexander the Great, the legendary conqueror who changed the course of history.
Cicero was one of the last great senators of the Roman Republic, whose writings have shaped our perception of the Roman world and the Latin language.
Many historians suggest that the ancient Hittites mention the Trojan War in their records. Do they prove that the Trojan War really happened?
Before written history even began, Egypt’s god-kings—the Pharaohs—reigned supreme, securing their place as the ancient world’s most iconic rulers.
In 196 CE, two rivals for imperial power, Septimius Severus and Clodius Albinus, clashed at the Battle of Lugdunum, the largest battle in Roman history.
The Celts still fascinate today and are often referred to in modern popular culture, from movies to tattoos. But do modern representations reflect the historical Celts?
The Neo-Assyrian Empire is synonymous with merciless warfare and barbaric methods of subjugation. Here are four of the Empire’s most cruel kings.