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Ancient History

The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.

The Art of the Ancient Canaanites: Overview & Images
The Art of the Ancient Canaanites: Overview & Images

The Canaanites were a highly developed but decentralized Bronze Age people. They produced phenomenal but highly varied art, influenced by cultural exchange.

What Remains of Roman York? A Visitor’s Guide
What Remains of Roman York? A Visitor’s Guide

The city of York in northern England, though best known for its Viking and medieval past, has a vibrant Roman history too. Discover Roman York.

Sports in the Ancient World Before the Greeks
Sports in the Ancient World Before the Greeks

The ancient Greeks are often considered the inventors of sports, but the Greeks inherited some sports from earlier cultures of the Near East and Aegean.

Complete List of Roman Emperors: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome
Complete List of Roman Emperors: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome

A comprehensive timeline of Roman emperors from Augustus to the fall of Rome in 476 CE, covering their reigns, achievements, and historical impact.

The Devaluation of the Denarius Under Augustus: What Happened?
The Devaluation of the Denarius Under Augustus: What Happened?

Silver denarius coins were standard currency across the Roman Empire and represented its economic power. But Augustus devalued the denarius, causing serious inflation.

Geta: The Short Reign and (Tragic) Death of a Roman Emperor
Geta: The Short Reign and (Tragic) Death of a Roman Emperor

Geta ruled as co-emperor with his father, Septimius Severus, and brother, Caracalla, at the start of the 3rd century before becoming the victim of fratricide.

How Is Greek Mythology Still Relevant Today?
How Is Greek Mythology Still Relevant Today?

Myths were integral to how the ancient Greeks understood the world, and they are still relevant to how we see and describe the world today.

The Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Olympians, Titans, and More
The Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Olympians, Titans, and More

The Greeks believed in many gods: more than 3,000 appear in the ancient sources. The most important were the 12 Olympian deities and primordial gods.