Ancient History
Today In History: Julius Caesar Defeats The Pompeian Forces in His Final Victory (45 BC)
Julius Caesar’s last victory before his assassination was in the Battle of Munda on March 17, 45 BC. The battle…
Today In History: Emperor Valentinian III is Assassinated (455)
On this day in 455, Valentinian III was assassinated. He was 35-years-old at the time of his death. Valentinian was the…
Today In History: Julius Caesar Is Stabbed To Death On The Ides of March (44 BC)
On this day in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was stabbed to death. Assassins Marcus Junius Brutus and Senator Gaius Cassius…
Today In History: Casca And Cassius Decide Mark Antony Will Be Spared From Assassination (44 BC)
On this day in 44 BC, Servilius Casca and senator Gaius Cassius decide, before the assassination of Julius Caesar, that…
Today In History: The Bones of Nicephorus are Interred in Constantinople (847)
The body of Patriarch Nicephorus I was brought back to Constantinople on this day in 847. Nicephorus followed in the…
10 Ancient Comedies That Are Still Funny Today
The Ancient Greeks and Romans were known for writing a range of comedies highlighting their affinity for satire and farce. Many…
Today In History: Wu of Han Assumes the Throne of the Han Dynasty (141 BC)
On this day in 141 BC, Emperor Wu of Han assumed the throne over the Han dynasty. His reign lasted…
8 Missing Religious Relics That Have Never Been Found
Throughout Christian history, there has been devotion to many relics. These are objects that are either the blood and bones…
4 Reasons Why Third Century Rome Was in Crisis – And How it Was Fixed
The Third Century crisis in the Roman Empire lasted from 235-284 AD and was a period of utter chaos. During…
Today In History: Leo I The Thracian Is Made Emperor Of The Byzantine Empire (457 AD)
On this day in 457 BC, Leo I the Thracian was made emperor of the Byzantine empire. His rule…