Caesar fought in a civil war that left him undisputed master of the Roman world. Introduction Gaius...
Ancient
Pompey fought on the side of the Optimates, the conservative faction in the Roman Senate, until he...
Introduction The Maya civilization is a Mesoamerican culture, noted for having the only known fully developed written...
The exams were in place for over a thousand years and are the principal reason why education...
Confucius looked to “the wisdom of the ancients” and a “return to li”. Introduction The teachings and...
The foundations of the modern world derive from the Classic Age as it was reformulated during the...
Justifications for the propagandizing elements in these mosaics are not difficult. Power on earth was once –...
Much of the history of Western Europe post-476 C.E. has been an attempt to revive the legacy...
Trajan’s legacy proved to be one of the most enduring in the history of the Roman Empire....
Is this statue at the Vatican actually the ancient sculpture mentioned by Pliny, or rather a clever...
The ancient Greek holiday of Anthesteria honored springtime and death. Introduction This ancient Greek holiday that you’ve...
Conservators and scientists devote 15 months to preserving an ancient treasure from one of Italy’s great museums....
A new generation of forensics has turned up surprising results and taken us closer to establishing just...
Galen’s experimental methods foreshadowed later developments of Western scientific medicine. Introduction Galen (129 C.E. – c. 210...
Hippocrates is commonly portrayed as the paragon of the ancient physician. Introduction Hippocrates of Cos II, or...
Ancient writers who crafted these accounts sought to create a fellowship of grief between their communities. I...
Exploring data from archaeology, letters, contracts, laws, material culture, ancient stories, and religious practices. Introduction The choices...
At the emerging universities, from around 1250, this fundamental “Ars medicine” or “Articella” was at the heart...
Hebron has long been a city of conflict between Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers. Introduction Hebron is...
Modern DNA analyses give an indication of what might be learned from ancient studies. By Dr. Roy...
Organized education was relatively rare, and there are few primary sources or accounts until the 2nd century...
Ancient Persian (pre-Islamic) women had almost equal rights with men and, in many instances, more freedoms and...
Women enjoyed high status and rights in pre-Islamic Persia that would be lost following Muslim invasions in...
Because is inseparably linked with Augustus with little known about him, Agrippa’s story will always be told...
Throughout his life, Hephaestion remained close to Alexander, serving both as a valuable advisor and friend. Introduction...
Ancient iron nails would hardly be considered Art, but they could offer insights on Roman metalworking. Introduction...
The goal of Roman crucifixion was not just death, but also dishonor. Introduction Crucifixion was an ancient...
The general consensus is that it is genuine, dates from the Achaemenid Period, and is representative of...
Persian art and architecture was influenced early on by the older civilizations of Elam and Susiana. Introduction...
His reign is described as a tyranny that justified the abolition of the monarchy. Introduction Lucius Tarquinius...