Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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.

Swords of the Roman Empire

Although many kinds of swords were used by the military, gladiators and civilians of the Roman Empire the best known are the Parazonium, the...

Constantine I and the Christianization of Rome

How did Constantine set in motion the Christianization of an Empire whose very foundation was built on the respect and worship of its pagan...

Spartacus and the Third Servile War: The Thracian Gladiator who Defied Rome

Not much is known of Spartacus's early life. He served in an auxiliary unit in the Roman army - probably as a cavalryman, since...

The Religion of the Celts

The Celts were polytheistic and their druids held the key to the tribes' historical, political, philosophical and moral culture. The Celts were not a religious...

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...

The Palace of Persepolis

The palace of Persepolis was planned and begun by the Persian emperor Darius I in the early fifth century BC, although it was not...

An Observation of Beauty Practices Throughout History

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross-cultural desire for improving one's natural appearance is nothing new. The idea about what is aesthetically...