Ancient History
This Middle Eastern Structure is One of the Best Preserved Roman Temples in the World
Towering over the surrounding buildings the Temple of Bacchus in the ancient city of Baalbek remains one of the most…
The Bloody Assassination of a Roman Dictator “Julius Caesar”
The murder of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC was one of the most significant assassinations in history. The…
This Man Was Known as Ancient Rome’s ‘Robin Hood’
The legend of Robin Hood is a tale widely known in Western literature. It tells the story of an outlaw…
Who is the First Person in History Whose Name We Know?
Signs of human individuality first began to appear over 30,000 years ago, when artists began to leave their ‘signatures’ in…
When Rome Tore Itself Apart: 5 Crucial Events in the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy
Rome had just recovered from the Crisis of the Third Century thanks to the relatively strong and stable leadership of…
This Ancient Roman Soldier Won the Equivalent of the Medal of Honor 6 Times
There is no higher military honor in the U.S. than the Medal of Honor, and only 19 men have won…
Early Conquests: 7 Pivotal Battles that Shaped Early Rome
According to tradition, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC, although excavations have revealed that a wall was built…
A Brutal and Bloody Affair: 6 Key Battles that Decided the First Punic War
The First Punic War (264 – 241 BC) was the first in a trilogy of wars between Rome and Carthage.…
Ancient Men of War: The 5 Most Effective Roman Commanders
Many armchair generals have a list of their favorite commanders packed away in the back of their mind somewhere. For…
Today in History: Rome is Founded (753 BCE)
According to tradition, and stories passed down, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, two young boys who were raised…