The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Explore how the Evil Eye transitioned from an ancient talisman to a modern accessory, blending spirituality with fashion trends.
The Byzantine-Sasanian War that occurred between 602 and 628 was the final and most devastating phase of the Roman–Persian Wars.
Plato’s Crito discusses whether Socrates should have fled before his execution. Was Socrates’ decision to accept execution at the hands of the state right?
According to Plato’s Apology, the Oracle at Delphi called Socrates the wisest man, leading him to embark on a quest to understand the true nature of wisdom.
From the depths of prehistory, cave paintings give us valuable insights into the lives of our ancestors.
Marriage between brother and sister was common among Egyptian royalty. It kept bloodlines pure and reflected the divine marriage of the gods, Osiris and Isis.
These seven inventions are among the most confusing and bizarre to emerge during the ancient world.
The Assyrians are famous for the brutal tactics they employed to ensure the loyalty of their new subjects, but what exactly were they?