homeAncient History

Ancient History

The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.

What Was the Significance of Philippi and Colossae in Biblical History?
What Was the Significance of Philippi and Colossae in Biblical History?

The two cities of Philippi in Greece and Colossae in Asia Minor (now Turkey) played a key role in Biblical history.

Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal

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.

Where Was the Biblical Saba (Land of the Queen of Sheba)?
Where Was the Biblical Saba (Land of the Queen of Sheba)?

The Queen of Sheba, ruler of Saba, brought her legendary wealth to the palace of King Solomon. But where was Saba?

How Did Venice and Byzantium Become Bitter Rivals?
How Did Venice and Byzantium Become Bitter Rivals?

Politics and economics never make for an easy partnership; cooperation can suddenly turn to confrontation, as demonstrated between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

What Happened to the Neanderthals?
What Happened to the Neanderthals?

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: The Last Great General of Ancient Greece
Philopoemen: The Last Great General of Ancient Greece

Philopoemen was an innovative and successful soldier of the Achaean League, regarded as the last great general of ancient Greece by his contemporaries.

What Are the Oldest Human Records and Writings?
What Are the Oldest Human Records and Writings?

These are some of the earliest writing systems on record, which can teach us much about early human civilizations.

Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?
Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?

Bucephalus was the favorite horse and beloved companion of Alexander the Great, the legendary conqueror who changed the course of history.