Thursday, May 2, 2024

Ancient History

Welcome to Ancient History! Here you will learn about the Ancient Classical History of the Greeks and Romans, as well as the Egyptians and other ancient civilizations that helped shape Western culture. From decisive battles to cultural and social revolutions, we’ll examine the most interesting and unique aspects of ancient times.

Celtic Gods and Goddesses

Little is known about the Celts religion but we do know that they worshipped many deities and had a strong affinity with the natural...

The Celts and their Belief Systems

Archeology provides us with evidence of the Celts' belief systems and of their sacred sites: watery places and forests, wooden enclosures and stone temples. The...

The Legendary and Enigmatic Magi

Skilled in alchemy, astrology, fortune telling and other esoteric practices, the Magi were the priestly caste of the Kingdom of the Medes. In Classical...

Queen Cleopatra VII Of Egypt

We all know the name of Queen Cleopatra, her love affair with Anthony and her suicide by snake bite; this article explores the reality...

What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

There is not one definitive Seven Wonders of the World list but here are the most commonly considered Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. All...

Corinth: a brief history

Examining the history of Corinth through ups and downs, wars and successes, from the Neolithic to the late Roman period. Introduction Corinth is an ancient city...

How did Indian culture and the First Indian Civilizations Develop

Indian culture developed over thousands of years before Christ and was in fact the first most developed ancient civilisation in the world. The source of...

The Rise and Fall of the First World-Order

In the 2nd century AD four empires reigned supreme over ancient Eurasia - the Roman, Parthian, Kushan and the Han. Often, in the western tradition,...

Studying the Historical Jesus

We take a look at whether Jesus, a figure renowned and known for his spiritual power as God, can also be studied in a...

Gods of the Ancient Near Eastern World

The focus here is on the early religions which would have an impact on the later cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome in how...