She was the first woman to earn a law degree in England, from University College London in...
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Rickets was a disease of urban poverty and could be life-threatening for pregnant women. By Tom PorterCollege...
From gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still making new discoveries. By Franz LidzWriter and Journalist...
The wide range of ways in which Americans have experienced the presence of those who have departed....
Ancient peoples were defined by their ethnic groups. Introduction Anti-Semitism is a modern term that describes prejudice...
White supremacists, misogynists, and anti-Semites see ancient Greece and Rome as touchstones. Classicists are irked. By Jen...
The founding of the colonies in the New World coincided with the rise of mercantilism. Commerce Europe...
Considering the role of urban economics, networks and imperial polities in promoting resilient cities in antiquity. By...
Investigating how these precious documents circulated in the politically charged climate. By Dr. Valerie A. Kivelson1Thomas N....
Agricultural sustainability is as much about power and sovereignty as it is about soil, water, and crops....
Following several precious scientific books through the Middle Ages. By Katie HafnerHealth Journalist While covering technology for The...
Exploring rhetorical and linguistic qualities, including matters such as style, narrative, and genre. By Dr. Emma ClaussenBritish...
Ivan III was the first Russian ruler to be given the title ‘the Great’. Introduction Ivan III...
Writing developed independently in three different regions of the world: the Middle East, China, and Mesoamerica. A...
Artists documented the resilience of locals in the face of freezing winters and food shortages. Introduction On...
The calculation of π was revolutionized by the development of infinite series techniques in the 16th and...
The usurer, the banker, grew richer and richer. By Tim ParksBritish Novelist “With usura,” wrote Ezra Pound:...
The Twelve Tables helped anchor Roman law within an unwritten constitution shaped by popular assemblies, elected magistrates,...
As she made plans to kill herself, Cleopatra appropriated the language of the ‘noble Roman’. Introduction In...
Examining the use of sortition in democratic Athens—by far the best documented classical paradigm. By Dr. Ephraim...
There is no country where libertarianism has succeeded and produced general peace and prosperity. Usually it’s Republican...
For a vacation full of high culture and extraordinary history, it is hard to think of anything...
Making sense of two of the ways in which love was organized in classical Greece. Abstract This...
The story of the divine love of Radha and Krishna and the lessons in it for our...
Today you are probably more likely to gift chocolates than fish. Introduction For Valentine’s Day, some couples...
Persepolis was conceived by the Achaemenid monarchs as a showcase for the world. Abstract The present work...
In the vast landscape of professional life, individuals often encounter serious challenges that can profoundly impact their...
The Romans were a warrior people from very early on. Introduction In many ways, Rome defines Western...
The history of medicinal cannabis goes back to the ancient times. Introduction Ancient physicians in many parts...
The problem was that there were no reliable tests for fakes. Forgeries were so commonplace that everyone...