Ancient History
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…
Egypt Unmasked: 8 Time Periods in the Rise & Fall of a Civilization
Ancient Egypt is one of the great civilizations in history and was one of the most dominant in the Mediterranean…
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…