The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military leaders who ever lived, even threatening the might of Rome.
Originally raised in 15 BCE, the Temple of Dendur travelled nearly 6,000 miles from Egypt to New York where it now sits in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
For many thousands of years, human beings have been creating towns and cities in which to live. Here are some of the first cities we ever built.
Ancient Greek art is often considered the artistic pinnacle of the ancient world, but it was profoundly influenced by Near Eastern artistic styles and techniques.
Ancient Rome is sometimes remembered fondly for its adherence to republican democracy. But, by the first century it was promoting worship of its emperors.
Homer’s Iliad is full of larger-than-life heroes. Meet the 13 greatest Greek warriors who fought in the Trojan War for the Achaean Army.
Persephone's abduction by Hades, and her mother Demeter's long search for her, is a tragic etiological myth that explains the changing seasons in Greek mythology.
Heracles’ adventures after the labors—love, slavery, vengeance, and the epic battle that saved Olympus.