Friday, April 19, 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.

Romans And Barbarians – Part 3

Sometimes the freedom enjoyed by the hitherto un-Romanized Britons was valued more highly than the supposed benefits of civilization, especially if that civilization was...

The Law Before Moderate Times

Many of the Western laws, even the religious ones, have origins which date back before modern times. During the ancient times, the earliest forms of...

Mother’s Day and its Conceptual History

In order to truly appreciate the rich history of Mother's Day, the evolution of motherhood as a concept is explored from ancient times...

Philip V and The War With Antiochos

Rome for sometime before the second Macedonian War had viewed Antiochos III with some suspicion. His kingdom, which included most of the West Asian...

The History of Money

Money is a vital part of modern existence. The monetary system is constantly evolving and has a long history, going back to when humans...

Ellora: India’s Wonder in Stone

While the earliest rock-cut "caves" in India appear around 100 BC, the first of the 34 caves at Ellora were excavated around AD 550....

Unlocking The Secrets Of Ancient Iconography: From The Indus Valley To Mycenaea Come Similar...

Five thousand years ago humanity had a cosmopolitan culture that spanned the Near East from India to the Aegean Sea and this is evidenced...