Neanderthals had the capacity to perceive and produce human speech. When the ancestors of anatomically-modern non-Africans came...
Ancient
Oral-and-literate ancient Israel probably had performance settings that were standardized for its oral narrative literature. By Dr....
Throughout history, plagues have severely affected human societies. By Christine A. Smith Throughout history, humans have been...
They were not seen by anyone except at the burial ceremony or perhaps briefly when another family...
There is a vibrancy in Minoan art which was not present in the contemporary East. Introduction The...
Finding evidence for an earlier drainage project, one dating to the last phase of the Greek Bronze...
Helen was widely considered the most beautiful of all mortal women. Introduction Helen of Troy (sometimes called...
Examining the growth of the new religion from persecution of early Christians to Constantine’s conversion. Introduction During...
The concept of Satan emerged over time and in phases. Introduction Satan, or the Devil, is one...
Oribasius was considered as one of the most illustrious representatives of intellectual circles. Introduction Oribasius (c. 320-400/403...
His work is the most important surviving medical papyrus and provides information about the history of Greek...
The cauldron was an integral part of ancient Celtic feasts and had its own special place in...
Our best view of the Celts in terms of written sources is the works of Greek and...
Back in the times of the early bronze era or approximately 2000 BCE (long before things such...
The Earth is a giant magnet because its core is solid iron, and swirling around it is...
History and identity come together to tell the story of Palmyra. Introduction Born and raised in Palmyra,...
Facts or fiction? Post-truth in the Roman historians. Introduction This essay examines the way in which ancient...
An approach to Greek historiography that establishes a new angle by tackling the relationship between historiography and...
The censor’s regulation of public morality is the origin of the modern meaning of the words censor...
A distinctly religious office under the early Roman Republic, it gradually became politicized. Introduction The pontifex maximus...
Membership in the various colleges of priests was usually an honor offered to members of politically powerful...
When exactly salt became a trade commodity is unknown, but the exchange of salt for cereals dates...
Hot drinks and early bedtimes were key to a comfortable winter. Images of Italy and the Mediterranean generally...
The Moselle River owes its name to the Romans, who called it Mosella or ‘little Meuse’. Introduction...
Democracies and Republics, the best of all political structures, have a way of destroying themselves if not...
Cupid is a minor character who serves mostly to set the plot in motion. Introduction In classical...
Ancient Rome’s Venus had many abilities beyond the Greek Aphrodite. By Brittany Garcia Introduction In Roman mythology,...
Venus has been described as perhaps “the most original creation of the Roman pantheon”. Introduction Venus is...
Using Scythian military tactics, they eventually took over the Seleucid Empire. Introduction While little is written about...
The Indus Valley Civilization is now often compared with the far more famous cultures of Egypt and...