Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d
The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
Archaeologists Are Uncovering The History of One of the World’s Oldest Civilizations
There are parts of the excavation site that date back to the Sasanian Empire of the 3 rd through 7 th centuries, but a majority of the best-preserved parts of the site are remnants of the Old ...
Chip Chick on MSN11h
Ancient Stone Cylinders Reveal Clues To The Oldest Writing System In The World
One of the earliest writing systems in the world may have been influenced by symbols engraved on ancient “cylinder seals.” ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle3d
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures marks 100 years of documenting Egypt’s ancient inscriptions
The modern city of Luxor, known in the ancient world as Thebes, has one of the largest concentrations of ancient monuments in ...
Ancient Clay Cylinders Reveal What May Be World's Oldest Alphabetic Writing
The early writing appears to date to around 2400 B.C.—preceding the previous most bygone examples by roughly 500 years.
Greek Reporter4d
Battle of Himera: The Ancient Greek Victory That Changed History
During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.
Greek Reporter2d
Lycurgus: The Ancient Greek Lawgiver Who Revolutionized Sparta
Discover the life and legacy of Lycurgus, Sparta's legendary lawgiver, whose reforms forged a society of equality and ...