Thursday, April 25, 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.

Sobek, Ancient God of the Crocodile in Egyptian Mythology

Crocodiles are believed to be over 200 million years old. These fierce and powerful creatures were feared and worshiped in the Nile Valley. Crocodiles are...

Ancient Religion And The End Of The World: What The Ancients Thought About The...

Doomsday scenarios and prophesies of a pending apocalypse, said to be revealed in ancient texts, are often exaggerated and taken out of context. In recent...

Monarchy as a Form of Government in History: Tracing Kingship from Ancient to Post-Modern...

Monarchy is the oldest and most used model of government from the Ancient World through the Middle Ages and the development of early modern...

The Unmovable Spartans

The Spartans were the powerful inhabitants of the southern Peloponnesus, a large peninsula in Southern Greece. Their power and prominence was most notable from...

The Real Cleopatra

Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is...

The Theory that Thera was the Lost City of Atlantis

The "Lost City of Atlantis" has captivated many as fable. But there are theories, and even some evidence, floating around that Atlantis was real,...

The Practice of Human Bondage: When Did Slavery Begin?

When did slavery begin? For certain its practice was commonplace during bible times as the Bible weaves intricate details into the accounts of...

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...

Egyptian Artisans Strike: First Recorded Labor Strike in History

The workmen who built the tombs of the New Kingdom Kings and Queens, were not ordinary laborers. Some, like Sennedjem, had their own tombs...

Who was Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick was born in Scotland to Roman parents. After being kidnapped, Patrick was able to convert all of Ireland to Christianity in his...