Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Articles by Mike Cohen
5 Classic Quotes from Ancient History Everyone Should KnowSome of the world’s best known quotes can be traced back to ancient history, when leading figures made critical decisions or groundbreaking discoveries.
What Warfare Tactics Were Used in Ancient Greece?In Ancient Greece, warfare was at the center of political life for the famous city-states.
In Ancient Greece, warfare was at the center of political life for the famous city-states.
Why Did Operation Barbarossa Fail in World War II?Operation Barbarossa was among the first major losses that Adolf Hitler suffered in World War II and was a major turning point in the war.
Operation Barbarossa was among the first major losses that Adolf Hitler suffered in World War II and was a major turning point in the war.
The Byzantine Navy Playbook that Secured an EmpireThe Byzantine Empire’s navy was revered in the Mediterranean Sea. At the time, the empire prioritized controlling the sea to ensure its own survival.
The Byzantine Empire’s navy was revered in the Mediterranean Sea. At the time, the empire prioritized controlling the sea to ensure its own survival.
Inside Anyang and the Rise of the Shang DynastyThe Shang dynasty is thought to have emerged around 1600 BCE and declined about 1046 BCE.
The Shang dynasty is thought to have emerged around 1600 BCE and declined about 1046 BCE.
How Did the Plague of Justinian Reshape the Byzantine Empire?The Plague of Justinian is believed to have originated in the port of Pelusium in Lower Egypt and then spread across the entire Mediterranean basin.
Did Romans Really Believe That Their Emperors Were Gods?Roman practices honored emperors with a kind of divine status but the belief systems were complex.
Roman practices honored emperors with a kind of divine status but the belief systems were complex.
Why Did Çatalhöyük Have No Streets?Çatalhöyük, a Neolithic settlement in the Konya Plain of modern-day Turkey, is one of the world’s most unique archaeological sites.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About AristotleAristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who was considered to be an all-around genius.
Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who was considered to be an all-around genius.
How Zoroastrianism May Have Influenced ChristianityZoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zarathushtra between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE and is regarded as one of the world’s first religions with one main god.
How the Byzantine Sasanian War Changed the Ancient WorldThe Byzantine-Sasanian War that occurred between 602 and 628 was the final and most devastating phase of the Roman–Persian Wars.
The Byzantine-Sasanian War that occurred between 602 and 628 was the final and most devastating phase of the Roman–Persian Wars.
How Gobekli Tepe Rewrote the Origins of CivilizationGobekli Tepe is an ancient site that changed how people view early human history and is believed to have been built between 9600 BCE and 8200 BCE.
Gobekli Tepe is an ancient site that changed how people view early human history and is believed to have been built between 9600 BCE and 8200 BCE.