Ancient Roman Gladiators: Origins and History
Often viewed as the working-class heroes of the Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day popular…
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Excavation Reveals A Host Of New Terracotta Warriors
A major excavation project revealed more than 220 terracotta warriors at the site of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, in the Shaanxi province…
40 Deep Quotes Attributed To Confucius
Introduction – The internet is filled with Confucius memes, so much so that the scope often tends to overshadow the historical personality – whom we…
Animation Showcases The Spread Of Christianity Across The World
Some resourceful folks over at the Spread of the Gospel have reconstructed the historical transmission of Christianity as a religion, from its initial beginnings in…
The Roman Army: Tactics, Organization, and Command Structure
History is witness to the triumph of the ancient Roman army, as evidenced from the Roman empire in its apical scope – which held sway…
How the Romans Influenced Modern Education
Education was something that was highly valued in Roman culture. This emphasis on education is what helped to establish them as a society that’s still…
2,000-Year Old Celtic Shield Showcases Its Craftsmanship
Last year, we talked about how archaeologists came across an incredible warrior grave at a 2,200-year-old Iron Age site in Pocklington, Yorkshire. The highlight of…
Landsknecht: The ‘Garishly’ Effective Footsoldier Of 16th Century
Introduction – Possibly meaning ‘servant of the land’, the term Landsknecht generally denotes a specific German footsoldier (mostly pikeman) from the late 15th – mid…
History of the Sumerians – The ‘First’ of the Civilized Mesopotamians
When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to an advanced civilization of Mesopotamia. However, we should also understand that from the…
Visual Reconstruction Of 12 Well-Known Historical Figures
Historical reconstructions provide us with a glimpse into the visual scope of the past – more so, when such recreations pertain to famous historical personalities….
