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From the powerful civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Here we feature some of the most seminal and influential events and people throughout history, that have helped shape the world we know today.

Photo of King Charles III and The Ambras Castle Portrait of Vlad III.
12 June, 2024 - 18:01 ancient-origins

King Charles III

Roman Elites Alone Wore Tyrian Purple, Maintaining Social Hierarchy
12 June, 2024 - 00:59 Kerry Sullivan

Roman Elites Alone Wore Tyrian Purple, Maintaining Social Hierarchy

Throughout history, the rich and powerful have attempted to control access to items considered luxurious or status symbols. Today, this is done through marketing and price setting (a prominent...
Great Fire of London in 1666
11 June, 2024 - 21:29 Robbie Mitchell

What Happened After the Great Fire of London in 1666: Rise From Ashes

Following the devastating Great Fire of London in 1666 , the city faced immediate and long-lasting repercussions. The fire, which began at a bakery on Putting Lane, quickly engulfed the majority of...
Mount Io, one of the still-active volcanoes
10 June, 2024 - 23:39 Nathan Falde

Researchers of Largest Volcanic Eruption in History Honored by Antiquity

The prestigious Antiquity Trust has just announced its decision to award its Ben Cullen Prize for innovative archaeological research to a team of experts who studied the impact of a massive volcanic...
AI image of a praying Monk.
10 June, 2024 - 22:14 Aleksa Vučković

The Spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia - A Tale of How Peace Won

Buddhism, a spiritual and philosophical tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha , in the 5th century BC, originated in the Indian subcontinent. Over the centuries, however, it transcended...
Representation of Roman generals
10 June, 2024 - 21:14 Robbie Mitchell

Late Republican Era Rome's Influential Generals (Video)

The transformation of Rome during the Late Republican era was marked by a series of significant changes, particularly in its military and political landscape. From 133 BC to 27 BC, Rome experienced a...
Suleiman the Magnificent
10 June, 2024 - 00:26 Robbie Mitchell

Suleiman the Magnificent's Journey from Life to Death

The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, spanning 46 years, reshaped the Ottoman Empire through both conquest and unconventional personal choices. Unlike his predecessors, Suleiman pursued a different...
Royal Palaces of Abomey
9 June, 2024 - 21:08 Sahir

Macabre Evidence Uncovered in West Africa Finds Palace Made of Blood!

In West Africa ’s tiny country of Benin, along the Gulf of Guinea, there's a palace with a construction history steeped in legend and macabre details. Located in Abomey, the legend says that this...
the House of Medici
8 June, 2024 - 20:48 Robbie Mitchell

How Did the House of Medici Pioneer the Creation of the First Bank? (Video)

In the 12th century, the Medici family transitioned from their humble origins in the Tuscan village of Cafaggiolo to become one of the most influential families in Florence. Initially benefiting from...
Roman Baths in Bath, England.
8 June, 2024 - 18:18 Nathan Falde

New Study Reveals Healing Properties of Water at Roman Baths in England

Few surviving Roman installations are as popular in England as the Roman Baths , which can be found in the appropriately named city of Bath, Somerset . Nearly 2,000 years after these public...
The Never-Ending Evolution of Time
7 June, 2024 - 23:21 Robbie Mitchell

The Never-Ending Evolution of Time (Video)

The concept of time, while deeply ingrained in human society, is a construct that has evolved over millennia. Early humans initially marked the passing of time by observing natural phenomena, such as...
Catholic church - Corpus Christi.
7 June, 2024 - 23:04 Robbie Mitchell

Exploring Corpus Christi: Faith, Culture, and Folk Tradition

The Feast of Corpus Christi, or the Dies Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Domini Iesu Christi, is one of the Catholic Church's most vibrant celebrations, celebrated across the world via an array of...
Depiction of cauldrons in the rock art of an Iron Age settlement in Minusinsk, Russia.
7 June, 2024 - 20:48 ancient-origins

Blood Sausages and Yak Milk: Bronze Age Cuisine of Mongolian Nomads Unveiled

University of Basel Bronze cauldrons were used by the inhabitants of the Mongolian steppe around 2,700 years ago to process animal blood and milk. This is shown by a protein analysis of...
Bronze statue torso detail of a butt-naked horseman
7 June, 2024 - 14:58 dhwty

Fighting in the Buff: Did Celtic Warriors Really Go to War Naked?

The Celts were known in ancient times to have been ferocious warriors. According to certain written sources, some of these Celtic warriors went a step further by going into battle carrying only their...
Modern and old money
7 June, 2024 - 01:03 ancient-origins

From Shells to Crypto: The Evolution of Money and Currencies

Money, in its various forms, has been an integral part of human civilization for millennia. From the earliest systems of trade to the digital currencies of today, the evolution of money reflects the...
Bikini girls mosaic, Villa del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy
6 June, 2024 - 20:45 ancient-origins

How Did Busy Ancient Greeks and Romans Keep Fit and Healthy?

By Konstantine Panegyres /The Conversation Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in...
A variety of the giant petroglyphs discovered along the Orinoco River
6 June, 2024 - 15:08 Sahir

Giant Petroglyphs in South America May Mark Territorial Borders

In the 18th century, explorers navigating the vast Orinoco River, a major waterway spanning the northeastern corner of South America, reported sightings of numerous rock engravings of snakes adorning...
Photo of the dragon stone of Lchashen 1 (erected at the entrance of the Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum Reserve) and its drawing on the right.
4 June, 2024 - 18:47 Sahir

Burial of Two Infants Found Under Dragon Stone At Prehistoric Armenia Site

A n international team of scientists has unearthed the remains of two infants buried beneath a basalt monument known as a dragon stone at the Lchashen site in Armenia. This finding is remarkable not...
Top image: Left: Visualization of the central grave/main burial of the Hochdorf mound in Baden-Württemberg. Right: Grave goods from Eberdingen-Hochdorf
4 June, 2024 - 14:32 ancient-origins

Ancient DNA Unveils Celtic Dynasties: Power and Kinship in Pre-Roman Germany

Genetic analyses of Celtic burial mounds dating back to 500 BC in Baden-Württemberg have revealed close familial ties among Celtic elites, providing new insights into their power structures. This new...
Drachma of Mithridates
4 June, 2024 - 00:12 Robbie Mitchell

The Parthians: Rome's Primary Adversary (Video)

The Parthians, though less renowned than their Persian and Roman counterparts, played a significant role in shaping the ancient world. Emerging from the nomadic Parni tribe in eastern Iran, the...
Abstract flag of Wales with its red dragon
3 June, 2024 - 20:52 ancient-origins

Origins of 'Welsh Dragons' Finally Exposed by Experts

University of Bristol A large fossil discovery has helped shed light on the history of dinosaurs in Wales. Until recently, the land of the dragon didn't have any dinosaurs. However, in the last ten...
Shaman
2 June, 2024 - 19:17 Aleksa Vučković

Shamanism in Ancient Mesoamerica: A Journey to the World of the Gods

Shamanism, a spiritual and religious practice rooted in the belief of an intermediary connection between the human world and the spiritual realms, holds an important place in the ancient cultures of...
Statue of King Kamehameha I, standing in front of Ali'iolani Hale in Honolulu. Source: (User:J JMesserly/CC BY-SA 3.0)
30 May, 2024 - 00:34 Robbie Mitchell

Kamehameha: the Hawaiian Warrior King (Video)

Kamehameha , the formidable monarch of Hawaii, emerged from a prophecy foretelling his ascension to power and his destiny as a ruler. Despite early attempts on his life, he returned to court and grew...
Leonardo da Vinci’s sketch of his invention of the giant crossbow. Public Domain
29 May, 2024 - 14:52 Joanna Gillan

Five Da Vinci Inventions That Could Have Revolutionized Technology

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous artists in history. His genius, however, was not just in his art; Leonardo was also a brilliant inventor in the fields of civil engineering, chemistry,...

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