Ancient History

10 Locations from the Odyssey and Their Real-Life Counterparts

By Gabriel Kirellos

Satyrs in Greek Art: Rowdy Party Animals

By Anna Gustafsson

Attalid Kingdom of Pergamon: A Great Power of the Hellenistic World

By Neil Middleton

10 Myths About the Greek God Apollo

By Daniel Soulard

Darius III: The Persian King Who Fought Alexander the Great

By Neil Middleton

Ancient Greek vs. Roman Religion: What’s the Difference?

By Jared Krebsbach

Magic in Ancient Egypt: How Did It Influence Daily Life?

By Heather Reilly

Nike: The Greek Goddess of Victory Incarnate

By Daniel Soulard

What Did the Ancient Egyptians Believe About the Afterlife?

By Heather Reilly

Dr. Paul Cartledge on Socrates: The Philosopher Who Changed the World

By Richard Marranca

Why Aphrodite Was Much Cooler Than You Think

By Odette Lopez

Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman Copies

By Charlotte Davis

Palatine Plot: The Death of the Emperor Caligula

By Kieren Johns

Alexander the Great’s Final Campaign: The Siege of Mallia (325 BCE)

By Robert Holmes

An In-Depth Guide to Ancient Greek Vase Painting

By Anna Gustafsson

Venus in Art Through the Ages: A Timeless Symbol of Love and Beauty

By Evangelia-Maria Anninos

Ancient Greek Art and Architecture: An Evolving Timeline

By Charlotte Davis

Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society

By Laura Hayward

Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides

By Laken Bonatch

Katharine Raff on “Myth & Marble”: Exhibiting the Torlonia Collection in Chicago

By Antonis Chaliakopoulos

Battle of Raphia: How Did It Reshape Ancient Syria?

By Jean du Plessis

Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher Emperor of Rome

By Kieren Johns

Roman Emperor Elagabalus: Scandal and Controversy

By Kieren Johns

How Did Aboriginal Australians Reach Australia 50,000 Years Ago?

By Jessica Suess

The Harpies: Beasts of Vengeance in Greek Mythology

By Daniel Kershaw

Cleopatra: Her Death, Appearance, and Myths Uncovered

By Charlotte Davis

Was Cleopatra a Descendant of Alexander the Great?

By Vedran Bileta

Is the Flood Myth Universal? Flood Myths From Around the World

By Jessica Suess

The Colosseum’s Inaugural Games: 100 Days of Spectacles

By Jessica Suess

10 Ancient Greek Sculptures You Must Know

By Anna Gustafsson