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1. Unravelling the literacy of the Egyptian Pharaohs

   ... hieroglyphics. But there is little information about the education of royal children and how many of the powerful ...

   aprilholloway - 02/04/2014 - 02:20

2. Craco: The Abandoned Medieval Ghost Town of Italy

   ... was once a monastic center, a feudal town and center of education with a university, castle, church, and plazas. ...

   Bryan Hill - 20/10/2021 - 01:58

3. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character

   ... and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and ...

   ancient-origins - 25/04/2020 - 18:54

4. The Wisdom of Cleopatra, the Intellectual Queen Who Could Outsmart Them All

   Cleopatra VII is not only a famous person in history, she is also the icon of a rich and powerful culture.  She was usually depicted as a lover of great men, but the truth was different. More important than her love life was her educational pursuits. Cleopatra VII could be called one of the greatest intellectuals of her times.

   Natalia Klimczak - 14/07/2016 - 03:46

5. Why Isn’t This Map in the History Books?

   ... of their history has been lost, particularly as today’s education system is sadly lacking when it comes to teaching ...

   aprilholloway - 20/01/2017 - 19:17

6. Erasing History: Why Islamic State is Blowing Up Ancient Artifacts

   One of the many tragedies that have unfolded in the wake of the Islamic State (IS) is their smashing of statues and the destruction of ancient archaeological sites. Indeed, the rapid and terrifying advance of the IS has proved fatal for much invaluable heritage.

   ancient-origins - 10/06/2017 - 14:02

7. Corn, Cotton and Chocolate: How the Maya Changed the World

   The Maya were the longest-lived civilization in history. Their civilization began in 2500 BC on a time-line with the ancient Sumerians and terminated in 900 AD during the reign of Charlemagne. Their histories did not converge because the Maya and other world civilizations did not know of each other’s existence. The Maya were the phantoms of history. They were the greatest agronomists in world history. Their cultivars nourished the Maya culture and enabled their rapid growth into a society of profound thinkers.

   ancient-origins - 12/09/2020 - 04:13

8. Cyril and Methodius - Spiritual Fathers of Slavic Civilization

   ... . While in Thessalonica, the boys received a robust education. When they reached maturity, they were sent to the ...

   Caleb Strom - 03/11/2018 - 13:15

9. Ancient Origins Censored: Skeletons, Mummies and Naked Neanderthals Deemed Too Shocking to Publish

   We are being censored! With a Google report listing nearly one hundred violations for ‘shocking’ and ‘sexual content’, anyone would think we fall into the same category as LiveLeak. So, what is this shocking content we’ve been publishing? Skeletons, mummies, Roman statues and bare-chested depictions of Thor! Is this the future of the internet, where even Tutankhamun must hide his face?

   ancient-origins - 08/02/2019 - 18:39

10. Hannibal Rising: The Hunt for a Lost Battle and a New Past

    ... and ultimately of Hannibal, looking at his military education, the battles and campaigns handed down by his ...

    ancient-origins - 04/05/2019 - 02:10

11. Heavy Rain Reduces Indian Buddhist Stupa to Rubble

    In India, archaeologists and historians have been shocked by the sudden collapse of a restored 2200-year-old Buddhist stupa at a monastery in India. The monument half-collapsed after a prolonged period of heavy rain. It had only recently been renovated and questions have been raised about the nature of the restoration work conducted on the historic monument.

    Ed Whelan - 29/10/2019 - 22:02

12. Remembering Brave Indian Queens: 10 Powerhouses History has Forgotten

    ... power, goddess Saraswati , the embodiment of Wisdom and Education, goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of Wealth and ...

    Saurav Ranjan Datta - 16/04/2020 - 18:51

13. Bolivian Tsimane Amazonians Have the Best Hearts in the World

    An indigenous people living largely undisturbed in the Bolivian Amazonian rainforest for centuries may hold the key to understanding (and possibly even reversing) the aging process. Previous research has shown that this group, known as the Tsimane, enjoy extraordinarily good heart health.

    Nathan Falde - 29/05/2021 - 14:52

14. 1500-Year-Old Nalanda University Makes a Comeback (Video)

    ... as a testament to the enduring legacy of knowledge and education. By reconnecting with its rich past and adapting to ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 28/05/2023 - 20:52

15. Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor (Video)

    ... was more inclined toward philosophy , thanks to his early education in stoicism. When he ascended to power in 147 AD, ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 10/10/2023 - 20:52

16. 16 New Archaeological Sites Identified in the Cerrado of Central Brazil

    ... these impacts, Iphan initiated conservation and heritage education actions in the region, aiming to protect and ...

    ancient-origins - 19/03/2024 - 13:52

17. Saladin - Conqueror of the Kingdom of Heaven (Video)

    ... of his early years, but he likely received a comprehensive education in Quranic studies and religious sciences, setting ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 15/04/2024 - 20:55

18. Steven and Evan Strong

    ... school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He has spent many years learning and living with ...

    ancient-origins - 03/01/2013 - 08:14

19. Peruvian child mummy with elongated skull undergoes analysis

    ... Mummies of the World director of science and education, and the children’s hospital’s chief ...

    Mark Miller - 31/01/2015 - 22:13

20. The Enigmatic and Elusive Virgil

    ... the fact that Virgil received an extensive and expensive education; attending schools in Cremona, Mediolanum, Rome, ...

    pkoutoupis - 04/07/2015 - 03:53

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