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The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Ancient Greece was much more than just Athens and Sparta. Greece had hundreds of small city-states, many of which left an important mark on history.
How did the discovery of the Nag Hammadi Library influence the modern understanding of Gnosticism and early Christianity?
This article explores Rome’s history from the rise of the Roman Empire to modern times through the history of 11 iconic monuments.
How did Alexander the Great’s encounters with philosophers shape his beliefs and his mythic legacy?
Summary of Homer’s Odyssey, with details of what happens in each of the chapters, known as rhapsodies. This is Odysseus’ journey to reclaim his homeland.
According to Homer’s The Illiad, the Trojan War began when the Trojan prince Paris fell in love with the beautiful, and married, Helen.
The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.
For 400 years, between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, China was divided between rival dynasties that struggled to reunify the empire.