Robert De Graaff

Greek sculpture evolved as culture and technology developed. This is a brief guide to Classical Greek statues from 479 BCE to 323 BCE.

With no indoor plumbing for toilets, let alone running water for showers, hygiene and bathing were very different affairs during the Middle Ages.

The Trojan War is one of the most famous events in history thanks to Homer, but his epics only tell part of the story. What are the other literary sources?

The Medieval period was a time of constant innovation, with a wide array of weapons and armor developed to give warriors an edge on the battlefield.

Although pitched battles were relatively rare in the Middle Ages, they could be very decisive. What would have happened on the medieval battlefield?

Sports have always been popular as a form of entertainment, but how did simple games turn into a multi-billion dollar industry?

Gladiators thrilled the crowds of Rome with their fighting skills, utilizing an arsenal of unique weapons and equipment to win glory in the arena.

The Full English is a much-celebrated British breakfast tradition in pubs and restaurants, but how did these particular foods make it onto the English plate?