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The Rise and Fall of CaligulaThe Rise and Fall of Caligula
25 Mar.
The ancient authors Cassius Dio and Suetonius said that he had a brain fever, while others said he was poisoned or that he suffered from epilepsy or some other brain disease....
The Rise and Fall of NeroThe Rise and Fall of Nero
19 Mar.
The Emperor Nero, 5th ruler of the Roman Empire is famous for being in power when Rome, the largest and most prosperous city in the world at the time, was burned to the ground. His rule is characterized by murders within...
The Rise and Fall of CleopatraThe Rise and Fall of Cleopatra
17 Mar.
A little-known fact is that Cleopatra was actually the 7th Egyptian pharaoh to bear that name. She was the last representative of the mighty Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled in the African nation. Her womanly tricks and expert...
Ancient civilizations: Zapotec - rise and fallAncient civilizations: Zapotec - rise and fall
22 Sept.
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The place where the civilization of Zapotec inhabited was known to be located 40 kilometers outside of Oaxaca city, the country of the ancient town called El Palmillo....
Mythology: The Rise and Fall of BabylonMythology: The Rise and Fall of Babylon
22 Oct.
These gardens became so famous, that they became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World....
Mythology: The Rise and Fall of BabylonMythology: The Rise and Fall of Babylon
13 Oct.
These gardens have become so famous that it turned into one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World....
The Byzantine Empire - Rise and FallThe Byzantine Empire - Rise and Fall
04 Mar.
The Byzantine Empire was a vast and powerful civilization that played a major role in the political life of Europe and Asia throughout most of the Middle Ages. By the end of the 10th century, it was the strongest and most...
The Roman Emperors - Rise and FallThe Roman Emperors - Rise and Fall
23 Nov.
The Roman Empire is one of the strongest and longest-lasting empires, marking history with significant events. It is the cause of development and positive changes in many spheres in the Western world, from laws and language...
The Ming Dynasty - Rise and FallThe Ming Dynasty - Rise and Fall
13 Jan.
The reign of the Ming dynasty was of key historical importance for China. It began in 1368, founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, whose imperial reign continued for 31 years. The Ming rule is remembered as one of the greatest eras...
Constantinople - Rise and FallConstantinople - Rise and Fall
09 Dec.
A cosmopolitan city unprecedented for its time, in which its inhabitants saw themselves as the heirs of ancient Hellas and ancient Rome and tried to preserve their examples....
Emperor Hadrian - Rise and FallEmperor Hadrian - Rise and Fall
30 Jan.
Publius Aelius Hadrian was the third of a group of five Roman emperors whom history defines as good rulers. Not only from the point of view of his contemporaries, but also from that of his descendants. The importance...
Persian Empire Rise and FallPersian Empire Rise and Fall
28 Nov.
Cyrus the Great proclaimed the Charter of Human Rights back in those ancient times....
Xerxes I - Rise, Reign and FallXerxes I - Rise, Reign and Fall
05 Dec.
Some rulers in ancient times were given the title of Great because of their personal qualities and significant achievements during their reign....
The Life of the Ancient RomansThe Life of the Ancient Romans
22 Nov.
The phallus was considered a symbol of power and wealth, so phallic images were left in Ancient Rome....
The Life of the Ancient GreeksThe Life of the Ancient Greeks
19 Oct.
Device of the everyday life of the ancient Greek The existence of the ancient Greek moved between two main spheres - war and peace....
The Food of the Ancient SpartansThe Food of the Ancient Spartans
27 Jan.
Besides their skill in battle, the ancient Spartans were also known for their way of life and culture that differed completely from the rest of Ancient Greece. The biggest difference was in the food they ate....
The History of the Ancient Underground City of NushabadThe History of the Ancient Underground City of Nushabad
23 Mar.
Scientists consider the ancient underground city of Nushabad in Iran to be one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient engineering....
Alexander the Great and ancient EgyptAlexander the Great and ancient Egypt
29 Nov.
After a series of savage defeats Alexander the Great was ready to go against ancient Egypt: one of the greatest empires known to the world....
Dazzling Treasures of the Ancient City of NimrudDazzling Treasures of the Ancient City of Nimrud
26 May
Even though few people today know of the existence and location of the city of Nimrud, at one point in time, nearly 3000 years ago, it served as the capital of the known world. In 879 BC, the city was proclaimed the capital...
The Most Bizarre Gods of the Ancient WorldThe Most Bizarre Gods of the Ancient World
28 Feb.
Ancient religions contain numerous gods and deities. The world was an unexplored and frightful place. As such, humans had deities for just about everything to worship....
The Gifts of Fall Containing Magical PropertiesThe Gifts of Fall Containing Magical Properties
12 Sept.
As we get into autumn, the natural world around us transforms once again. Many fruits ripen, while the leaves of certain trees change color and begin to fall off, blanketing the ground with a multi-colored, enigmatic carpet...
A Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the DinosaursA Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the Dinosaurs
01 Sept.
Researchers have reached this conclusion after analysis of ancient rocks. In them they've found traces of emissions from monumental volcanic eruptions....
The ancient city of Vilkabamba in PeruThe ancient city of Vilkabamba in Peru
08 Dec.
Today, of the ancient city remain only ruins....
The ancient city of Vilcabamba in PeruThe ancient city of Vilcabamba in Peru
24 June
Today only ruins are left of the ancient city....
The Ancient City of the Dwarves Makhunik Bewilders ArchaeologistsThe Ancient City of the Dwarves Makhunik Bewilders Archaeologists
27 May
The settlement, which bears the name Makhunik, was once home to an ancient civilization of dwarves....