Construction of the Hippodrome of Constantinople began under Emperor Septimius Severus. The monument was greatly expanded by Constantine the Great as …
The Hippodrome of Constantinople: 10 Most Unusual Antiquities
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a jewel in the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was the home of Roman chariot racing and displayed an unusual collection of antiquities.
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The 7 wonders of the ancient world were a series of remarkable architectural feats famous amongst Greek travelers in antiquity. These ancient wonders …
From culture to culture, each kingdom of the ancient world conducted warfare by its own means. Ancient warfare tactics would be broadly applied in …
Every four years, people from every corner of the Greek world flocked to Olympia, Greece, to attend the ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Panhellenic …
Bathing is synonymous with the Romans in a similar fashion to roads, legionaries, and togas. The Romans relished the simple enjoyment of warm clean …
As the Roman Empire expanded north, it came into more contact (and conflict) with the Germanic sphere of influence. Though the two cultures clashed, …
For as long as people have interacted with plants, animals, and minerals, poison has been a part of our human story. Looking back within the deepest …
The turn of the 12th century BC in the Eastern Mediterranean was a turbulent time, to say the least. Because of reasons unknown, numerous tribes of …
Inanna, Queen of Heaven, barreled toward the shadowy underworld where she intended to steal the throne from her sister, Eshkegel. As she passed …