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The overlooked Sub-Saharan African cultures of Kush, Nok, and Aksum rose and fell alongside some of the world's oldest civilizations.
Even in the ancient period, some empires could deploy large armies of hundreds of thousands of men to defeat and destroy their enemies.
Roman conquest was characterized by violence, slavery, and the imposition of new governments. However, thanks to Rome’s expansion, much of the Mediterranean world was unified.
Many of our most life-changing inventions in warfare and science emerged in ancient China. Discover 10 incredible ancient Chinese inventions.
Around 30,000 BC, paleolithic wolves formed a beneficial relationship with humans that would eventually lead to modern dogs.
Before cities or writing, our ancestors were already making music. What was the oldest music in human history like?
Ancient mythologies harbored malevolent underworld gods like Lamashtu and Apophis who targeted infants, consumed human souls, and caused chaos.
Many ancient Greeks and Romans turned to magic to solve their problems. While the practitioners' objectives were often viewed with suspicion, magic was a legitimate religious practice.
