Ancient History
Emperor Nero Competed in The Olympics’ Chariot racing With 6 Horses More Than His Competitors
The Roman Emperor Nero is known for many things. Primarily, he is known as one of the most infamous arsonists…
Ancient Egyptians Used this Structure for Some Very Surprising Reasons
The genius of Ancient Egypt never ceases to amaze. A rare structure called a nilometer was discovered in the ruins of…
The Life and Death of Ancient Rome’s Greatest Orator
Marcus Tullius Cicero is widely considered to be one of Rome’s greatest orators and is known for helping foil the…
Navigating the Ancient World: 6 Maps that Changed How People Viewed the Earth
Maps have always been a guide to the world around us, but they are more than just descriptions of the landscape…
The Nordic Warriors: 5 Places that Reveal the Secret History of the Vikings
The Vikings were Scandinavians adventurers from modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They took their name from the term for a…
Win the Battle, Lose the War: 6 of History’s Costliest Military Victories
A pyrrhic victory occurs when you achieve a win at such a high cost that it is virtually a defeat.…
Secrets From the Past: 9 Mysterious Ancient Ruins We Still Know Almost Nothing About
Much of what we know about ancient cultures today comes from the pictures and written documents left behind. In some…
Emerging from the Darkness: 9 Creation Myths from Different Cultures
Creation myths are always a significant part of a culture’s identity. Many other myths that people believe in emerge out of…
A Terrorist Plot in Ancient Rome: Uncovering the Catiline Conspiracy
If a terrorist is defined as someone who uses violence and intimidation as a means of pursuing political aims, the…
History’s Forgotten Masterpieces: 5 Overlooked Wonders of the Ancient World
Those with a love of history are probably aware of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From the Great…