The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Septimius Severus besieged Byzantium in 193 CE. A century later, Constantine may have remembered the siege for the location of his new capital.
The Minoan culture collapsed in the Late Bronze Age. Their cities disappeared, but what happened to the people when their civilization fell?
Explore the Roman origins of modern legal systems. Learn how the Twelve Tables, contract laws, and the Lex Aquilia established the foundations for justice and property rights.
The ancient city of Cahokia was one of North America’s largest cities until its abandonment and the vanishing of its people.
Spanning many decades, the fall of the Roman Empire was a long process, studded with tragedy and catastrophic failures.
Roman society was highly patriarchal with strict gender roles, but female gladiators broke boundaries to find fame in the Empire’s dangerous arenas.
Ancient Roman warfare was dominated by religion, with many ritualized practices governing its conduct and progress.
The Colossus of Rhodes was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with travelers visiting Rhodes just to see its colossal ruins.