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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.

Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?
Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?

Bucephalus was the favorite horse and beloved companion of Alexander the Great, the legendary conqueror who changed the course of history.

The Incredible Life of Cicero, Rome’s Greatest Orator & Last Senator
The Incredible Life of Cicero, Rome’s Greatest Orator & Last Senator

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.

What Did the Hittites Write About the Trojan War?
What Did the Hittites Write About the Trojan War?

Many historians suggest that the ancient Hittites mention the Trojan War in their records. Do they prove that the Trojan War really happened?

How the Illyrians Became Rome’s Fiercest Enemies in the Balkans
How the Illyrians Became Rome’s Fiercest Enemies in the Balkans

The Illyrians, who occupied the Balkans, through their warfare, leadership, and resistance, sparked key conflicts that challenged Rome in the East.

How the Egyptians Celebrated the Pharaoh During the Opet Festival
How the Egyptians Celebrated the Pharaoh During the Opet Festival

The ancient Egyptian Opet festival was a series of processions, rituals, and celebrations lasting 27 days to regenerate the connection between the pharaoh and Amon-Ra.

What Did “Noble Death” Mean to Greeks and Romans?
What Did “Noble Death” Mean to Greeks and Romans?

For the aristocracy of ancient Greece and Rome, suicide, if carried out “correctly,” could constitute a “noble death,” bestowing dignity on the deceased.

4 Infamous Rulers of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
4 Infamous Rulers of the Neo-Assyrian Empire

The Neo-Assyrian Empire is synonymous with merciless warfare and barbaric methods of subjugation. Here are four of the Empire’s most cruel kings.

Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily
Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily

In 480 BCE, two great powers, Greece and Carthage, met near a small town in Sicily to decide the fate of the Mediterranean at the Battle of Himera.