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
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.
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.
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.
Zoroastrianism 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.
How Did the Warring States Period Forge Imperial China?The Warring States period was a time in China that set the stage for the rise of Imperial China.
The Warring States period was a time in China that set the stage for the rise of Imperial China.
Ancient Chinese Art Forms That Eclipsed All RivalsChinese art is believed to have begun with the advent of jade carving during the Neolithic period. Many of the Chinese art items showcased deep symbolism.
How Long Did the Black Plague Last?The Black Plague is one of the most devastating pandemics the world has ever experienced. The disease killed millions of people.
The Black Plague is one of the most devastating pandemics the world has ever experienced. The disease killed millions of people.
How Did Christianity Spread in England?The Christian religion has influenced a lot of England’s customs including the nation’s architectural designs.
How Chinese Porcelain Became a Symbol of Power and TasteThe history of porcelain begins with China’s skills in ceramics-making. The first rudimentary versions of porcelain emerged during the Han Dynasty.
The history of porcelain begins with China’s skills in ceramics-making. The first rudimentary versions of porcelain emerged during the Han Dynasty.
What Happened After Alexander the Great’s Death?In June 323 BCE, Alexander the Great died at the young age of 32 while at his palace in Babylon. The occurrence led to a lot of battles.
In June 323 BCE, Alexander the Great died at the young age of 32 while at his palace in Babylon. The occurrence led to a lot of battles.