Within Celtic society there was a binding system where powerful individuals undertook to look after others. Introduction...
Ancient
We have a reasonable picture of at least some of the vast number of deities the ancient...
Use and control of fire was a gradual process, proceeding through many stages. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A....
The end of the Western Roman Empire traditionally has been seen by historians to mark the end...
The south of Spain was fertile and ideal for export wine, olive oil and garum (fermented fish...
Approximately 40 hectares (98 acres) of parklands at Hadrian’s Villa are open for visitors to explore. Introduction...
The story of Persephone’s descent into the realm of Hades, and her emergence from it, speaks to...
Although tragedy belongs to literary tradition, it is a trustworthy source for ancient Greek ritual practice. By...
This infantry regiment of 150 male couples defeated the Spartans in open battle. By Dr. James RommJames...
By Laurie RayeEditor-in-Chief, GwyllionFellow, Royal Asiatic Society The end of the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220...
Sex, gender, and relationships were viewed very differently in the ancient world across cultures. Introduction This gallery...
History, both modern and ancient, tells the stories of many people whose sexuality is downplayed or ignored....
In search of glory and riches, seven legions were led in an unprovoked attack on the Parthians....
As a result of the various crises that plagued the Western Roman Empire in the 3rd and...
These four legions were a vital part of the empire. Introduction The legions of Spain, Roman Africa, and Egypt did not...
Despite Rome’s best efforts, the territory remained unstable and would remain a place of conflict for years...
Exploring archaeological evidence for Egyptian seafaring vessels before 1450 BCE. By Dr. Cheryl WardAssociate Professor and Marine...
Roman medicine was highly influenced by the Greek medical tradition. Introduction Medicine in ancient Rome combined various techniques...
Herbs played a major part in ancient Egyptian medicine. By Dr. N. H. AboelsoudProfessor of Pediatrics and...
When the villa was excavated, sixty-eight sections of wall paintings were removed before the remains of the...
Thousands of nomadic Native Americans travelled and lived along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers between 6000 and...
Since ancient times, gold has been appraised for its beauty, a metal with unique chemical and physical...
How Hollywood tells ancient stories. Introduction Stories from Greek mythology are always fascinating. These timeless epic tales...
Greek myth influenced medieval and Renaissance poets such as Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, Petrarch, Boccaccio and Dante. Curated/Reviewed...
Archaeological findings provide a principal source of detail about Greek mythology. Video Presentation Hosted by Joe Fielderman...
By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Atalanta is a figure from Greek mythology famed as a huntress, wrestler, and runner. The...
Kagan’s best known work is his monumental four-volume history of the Peloponnesian War. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A....
The Iliad and the Odyssey are two of the world’s most famous poems but very little is...
The ‘horse-rider theory’ (kibaminzokusetsu) was proposed by the historian Egami Namio in 1948. Introduction The ‘horse-rider theory’...
The study of the Paleolithic period in Japan did not begin until quite recently: the first Paleolithic...