Ancient History
Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know: 5 Things You Should Know About Caligula
Although he reigned as emperor for less than four years, Caligula is one of the most notorious rulers of the…
Hellenistic Egypt: 5 Keys Events in the Ptolemaic Dynasty
The Ptolemaic dynasty was founded by Ptolemy I Soler, one of Alexander the Great’s seven bodyguards known as the somatophylax.…
5 Reasons Why The Byzantine Empire Finally Collapsed
In a previous article, I looked at the reasons why Byzantine Empire lasted so long. In this piece, I will…
Ancient Fools: 5 Blundering Ancient World Commanders
It is possible for any commander to lose a battle; for example, they could be in charge of a force…
The Growth of a Republic: 6 Battles that Shaped Early Rome
The Roman Republic is believed to have been formed in 509 BC, and the first two consuls were Lucius Collatinus…
Gods Amongst Men – Egypt’s 7 Greatest Pharaohs
Over the course of thousands of years, hundreds of men and women benefitted from the title ‘Pharaoh of Egypt’. In…
This Day In History: The First Crusader Army begins to be Formed (1095)
On this day in history, in 1095, a Crusader army begins to be formed in Europe. Nobles, peasants, farmers, and…
Master & Commander: The 5 Most Important Wins of Alexander the Great’s Career
Alexander the Great is widely regarded as one of the best commanders in history and regularly tops the ‘best general’…
This Day In History: Magellan Reaches The Pacific (1520)
In September 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the east…
This Day In History: The Great Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant Died (1807)
On this day in 1807, the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea, died in his adopted home in Canada. He was better known…