Ancient History
The Seven Bloodiest Queens in History: War, Execution and Murder
Some of these queens were truly awful; others were skilled rulers and military leaders, perhaps viewed less favorably than is…
This Day In History: Pizarro Seizes The Incan Emperor (1532)
On this day in, 1532, Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador, launches a daring plot to capture the Inca Empire. The…
Ancient World Conflict- 6 Battles that Changed Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is believed to have been one of the most peaceful ancient civilizations. There has been human settlement in…
This Date In History: The Tomb of Tutankhamun is Discovered (1922)
On this date in history, the tomb of a Pharaoh was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.…
Maritime Myths – 6 Fallacies from the Age of Discovery
The Age of Discovery was a period in history that is normally said to have occurred between the 15th and…
These Lies Are Ancient History: 6 Enduring Myths Get Disproved
When it comes to the ancient world, it can sometimes be harder to disprove myths and prove facts due to…
Democracy, Disability & Death: 7 Amazing Facts About Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks have been credited with a number of innovations; especially when it comes to philosophy. When people discuss…
Savage or Sophisticated? 6 Things you must know about the Inca
Although the Inca Empire only had a peak of around 100 years, it remains as one of the most intriguing…
7 of the most Inept Roman Emperors
The combined Roman empires of West and East lasted almost 1,500 years between them but they are both marred by…
7 Reasons Why the Byzantine Empire Lasted as Long as it did
The Byzantine Empire, Rome’s empire in the east, lasted over twice as long as its more famed Western counterpart but…