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The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The two cities of Philippi in Greece and Colossae in Asia Minor (now Turkey) played a key role in Biblical history.
When the Cimbri invaded Italy, it was the gravest threat to Rome since Hannibal, but it also allowed the ambitious general Marius to make his mark.
The Queen of Sheba, ruler of Saba, brought her legendary wealth to the palace of King Solomon. But where was Saba?
Politics and economics never make for an easy partnership; cooperation can suddenly turn to confrontation, as demonstrated between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.
Around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals vanished from Europe and Asia while Homo sapiens moved in. What role did we have in their disappearance?
Philopoemen was an innovative and successful soldier of the Achaean League, regarded as the last great general of ancient Greece by his contemporaries.
These are some of the earliest writing systems on record, which can teach us much about early human civilizations.
Bucephalus was the favorite horse and beloved companion of Alexander the Great, the legendary conqueror who changed the course of history.