Ancient History

10 Locations from the Odyssey and Their Real-Life Counterparts

By Gabriel Kirellos, in Ancient History

Satyrs in Greek Art: Rowdy Party Animals

By Anna Gustafsson, in Ancient History

Attalid Kingdom of Pergamon: A Great Power of the Hellenistic World

By Neil Middleton, in Ancient History

10 Myths About the Greek God Apollo

By Daniel Soulard, in Ancient History

Darius III: The Persian King Who Fought Alexander the Great

By Neil Middleton, in Ancient History

Ancient Greek vs. Roman Religion: What’s the Difference?

By Jared Krebsbach, in Ancient History

Magic in Ancient Egypt: How Did It Influence Daily Life?

By Heather Reilly, in Ancient History

Nike: The Greek Goddess of Victory Incarnate

By Daniel Soulard, in Ancient History

What Did the Ancient Egyptians Believe About the Afterlife?

By Heather Reilly, in Ancient History

Dr. Paul Cartledge on Socrates: The Philosopher Who Changed the World

By Richard Marranca, in Ancient History

Why Aphrodite Was Much Cooler Than You Think

By Odette Lopez, in Ancient History

Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman Copies

By Charlotte Davis, in Ancient History

Palatine Plot: The Death of the Emperor Caligula

By Kieren Johns, in Ancient History

Alexander the Great’s Final Campaign: The Siege of Mallia (325 BCE)

By Robert Holmes, in Ancient History

An In-Depth Guide to Ancient Greek Vase Painting

By Anna Gustafsson, in Ancient History

Venus in Art Through the Ages: A Timeless Symbol of Love and Beauty

By Evangelia-Maria Anninos, in Ancient History

Ancient Greek Art and Architecture: An Evolving Timeline

By Charlotte Davis, in Ancient History

Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society

By Laura Hayward, in Ancient History

Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides

By Laken Bonatch, in Ancient History

Katharine Raff on “Myth & Marble”: Exhibiting the Torlonia Collection in Chicago

By Antonis Chaliakopoulos, in Ancient History

Battle of Raphia: How Did It Reshape Ancient Syria?

By Jean du Plessis, in Ancient History

Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher Emperor of Rome

By Kieren Johns, in Ancient History

Roman Emperor Elagabalus: Scandal and Controversy

By Kieren Johns, in Ancient History

How Did Aboriginal Australians Reach Australia 50,000 Years Ago?

By Jessica Suess, in Ancient History

The Harpies: Beasts of Vengeance in Greek Mythology

By Daniel Kershaw, in Ancient History

Cleopatra: Her Death, Appearance, and Myths Uncovered

By Charlotte Davis, in Ancient History

Was Cleopatra a Descendant of Alexander the Great?

By Vedran Bileta, in Ancient History

Is the Flood Myth Universal? Flood Myths From Around the World

By Jessica Suess, in Ancient History

The Colosseum’s Inaugural Games: 100 Days of Spectacles

By Jessica Suess, in Ancient History

10 Ancient Greek Sculptures You Must Know

By Anna Gustafsson, in Ancient History