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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 Curious Case of the Roman God Janus: Origins, Epithets, History
The Curious Case of the Roman God Janus: Origins, Epithets, History

In Roman polytheism, one god stands out as uniquely Roman with a unique place in the hierarchy of gods: Janus.

6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States

Despite about 2,000 years between them, there are quite a few things the United States shares with the ancient Rome’s Republic and Empire.

Who (or What) Was Ma’at in Ancient Egypt?
Who (or What) Was Ma’at in Ancient Egypt?

The idea of Ma’at was a fundamental concept in ancient Egypt, but what was Ma’at, and how did an idea manifest as a goddess?

Anubis: The Secrets of the Egyptian God of the Underworld
Anubis: The Secrets of the Egyptian God of the Underworld

Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and guided souls as they transitioned from the world of the living to the underworld.

What Is the Theory of the Four Humors?
What Is the Theory of the Four Humors?

The theory of the four humors dominated medical practice for thousands of years.

10 Ancient Maya Ruins You Can Visit
10 Ancient Maya Ruins You Can Visit

Climb Belize’s tallest structure, walk through a city swallowed by jungle, and see a 65-ton stone monument. These ten Maya ruins are just legendary.

Venus Cloacina: Meet the Roman Sewer Goddess
Venus Cloacina: Meet the Roman Sewer Goddess

Venus Cloacina was an ancient Roman goddess who protected the Cloaca Maxima, the oldest of the sewers in the city of Rome.

10 Must-See Ancient Monuments Around the World
10 Must-See Ancient Monuments Around the World

Step into the ancient world where pharaohs, emperors, and lost civilizations left behind breathtaking wonders. These ten must-see monuments reveal history’s grandest architectural feats.