Ancient History
This Day In History: Ivan The Terrible Orders A Massacre In Novgorod (1570)
On this day in history, Ivan the Terrible ordered the massacre of the inhabitants of the city of Novgorod (1570).…
First Among Equals: 7 Great Western Roman Emperors
The Western Roman Empire had dozens of rulers from its formation in 27 BC to its conclusion in 476 AD.…
Downfall: 5 Reasons Why the Roman Empire Collapsed
There is much debate as to the causes of Rome’s destruction. What we do know is that no single factor…
The Musical Tyrant: 5 Facts about Emperor Nero
Emperor Nero ruled the Roman Empire from 54-68 AD and is usually looked upon as a bloodthirsty tyrant who murdered…
Athens vs. Sparta: How the Second Peloponnesian War Was Won
The Second Peloponnesian War was fought between the city-states of Sparta and Athens in the 5th century BC. The conflict…
The Men Who Changed Rome: 6 of the Roman Republic’s Most Important Figures
The Roman Republic lasted for almost 500 years and produced some of the most famous people in world history. From…
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…