Ancient History

Daily information about past eras, including Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Aztecs, Incas, China and archaeology.

46,142 Viewers•1.4M Page flips•18,917 Followers•4,133 Stories

@ancient-history-HistorySkills@flipboard.com

Most recent stories in Ancient History

History Skills
Storyboard
Who was Brutus and why did he kill Julius Caesar?
Curated byHistory Skills
On a chilly day in March, beneath the marble arches of Rome’s Senate, the fate of the Republic unraveled in a single, violent act: the assassination of Julius Caesar. Among the senators who drove their daggers into Caesar, none struck deeper—emotionally or politically—than Marcus Junius Brutus...
History Skills
1 day ago
Roman insulae: Deadly risks of living in an ancient apartment building
historyskills.com
Discover the hidden dangers of ancient Rome’s insulae, the towering, overcrowded apartments where fire, collapse, and poor sanitation threatened daily …
History Skills
Storyboard
How the Bronze Age dramatically transformed early human civilizations
Curated byHistory Skills
The Bronze Age began with a discovery that would shape the ancient world: societies learned to combine copper and tin to create bronze, a metal that proved far more durable than stone or copper alone. Tools and weapons became stronger, and cities grew into powerful centers as they traded the new technology across continents...
History Skills
Storyboard
How do Egyptian hieroglyphs work?
Curated byHistory Skills
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through time as we venture into the cryptic yet intriguing world of Egyptian hieroglyphs. These enigmatic symbols, painted and carved on the sacred walls of ancient tombs and temples, have long whispered the secrets of a civilization that thrived thousands of years ago...
History Skills
Storyboard
Why Alexander the Great was never defeated in battle
Curated byHistory Skills
Alexander the Great - the very name evokes images of epic battles, grand conquests, and a larger-than-life persona. His achievements as a military leader are legendary, and his legacy has endured for over two millennia. But what was it that made Alexander such a successful commander?
History Skills
The 7 most decisive battles of the Greco-Persian Wars
historyskills.com
Explore the seven most decisive battles of the Greco-Persian Wars, from the Ionian Revolt to the final Greek victory at Mycale. Discover the …

See more stories

Ancient History

Magazine

More Magazines by History Skills

Storyboards by History Skills