The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The Battle of Philippi in 43 BCE was the decisive confrontation between the “Liberators,” who assassinated Caesar, and the Caesarian faction led by Mark Antony and Octavian.
The many brutal symptoms of combat disorders faced by ancient Greek solders were documented by many historians and physicians.
The most famous ancient goddesses today are associated with love, beauty, and fertility, but there were many darker and more sinister female goddesses.
Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War. What do we know about Priam and the ruling dynasty of legendary Troy?
Bull-leaping was common in the ancient Minoan culture. While it was a regular theme in Minoan art, there are many unanswered questions about the practice.
While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we don’t know where they were or if they really existed.
An interview with Prof. Necmi Karul about Karahantepe’s Neolithic finds and the earliest three-dimensional storytelling scene.
The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military leaders who ever lived, even threatening the might of Rome.