Ancient History
10 Assassins and Their Victims in Europe and America
The dictionary definition of an assassin is “the murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or…
10 WTH Historical Details
Few would be surprised to learn that we live in an often bizarre and strange world. Historically speaking, however, there…
10 Amazing Facts About Philip II of Macedon, the Father of Alexander the Great
Philip II of Macedon was born in Pella, Macedon in 382 BC and was the third son of King Amyntas…
The Secret Lives of Female Gladiators
The Roman Empire spanned across several continents over a 1,500-year imperial history, and its influences expanded far beyond the city…
10 Larger Than Life Facts About the Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens is a busy Egyptian tourist attraction, yet its neighbor, the Valley of the Kings, often…
History’s 10 Most Consequential Battles
What makes a battle historically consequential? Not the brilliance of the victory, as history is replete with lopsided victories whose…
11 Things The Ancient Greeks Did Better Than The Modern Hi-Tech World
When you hear the words “Ancient Greece” what do you usually think about? Does your mind wander to the very…
10 Fascinating Facts About Anglo-Saxon England that Will Impress Your Friends
The Anglo-Saxons established themselves in England in the 5th century, and gave their name to the country and to an…
The Origins of 10 Ancient Superstitions We Still Follow Today
The modern word ‘superstition’ comes from the Latin superstitio. It was a term that the Romans applied to mysterious beliefs…
A Skirmish at Cajamarca in 1532 Led to the Downfall of the Incan Empire
The discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in 1911 helped bring global attention to the once mighty Inca civilization.…