Search for Rome on a map of the Ancient Mediterranean World circa 500 BC. What’ll you find is nothing more than a little dot in Central Italy. Fast …
10 Roman Coliseums Outside of Italy To Visit
The ancient Romans constructed coliseums across their empire. Here are ten of the most interesting extant Roman coliseums outside of Italy.
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Several historical urban centers — Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, etc. — claim to be the cradle of all civilizations in human history. The …
The Acheans were a group of Indo-Europeans who arrived in Greece in the Early Bronze Age. Warrior-based kingdoms would eventually rise throughout the …
These ten ancient coins are important for many reasons. Some commemorate major historical moments in the history of western civilization. Others …
The foundation of the city of ancient Alexandria was one of Alexander the Great’s most enduring legacies. A strategic masterstroke, he placed the …
“I know the number of grains of sand and the extent of the sea;I understand the deaf-mute and hear the words of the dumb.”The words of the Oracle of …