From military might to philosophical insights, ancient leaders such as Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, and Cyrus the Great ...

Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s earliest and most influential civilizations, rose along the fertile banks of the Nile River. The civilization’s wealth and power were built on agriculture, trade, and ...

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below. Discover more ...

The ancient world, from 60,000 BCE to 650 CE, is the period in which early civilisations emerged. This series gives a snapshot introduction to eight of these ancient societies, uncovering the ...

There was no one type of slavery in ‘biblical’ or ‘ancient’ societies, given how varied they were. But much of what ...

Ancient Lost Worlds and Hidden History. On location videos made by author and adventurer Brien Foerster exploring Peru, ...

For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian—the ...

Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; they soon evolved into beautiful works of art.

History buffs dressed as Roman soldiers and Dacian warriors clashed in front of a crowd in a reenactment of a struggle ...

From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Pyramids at Giza, these ancient world wonders do not disappoint.

An inconspicuous piece of curved metal discovered in the Czech Republic by an amateur metal detectorist has proven a fascinating find. After two years of high-tech analysis, experts have come to ...

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World inspired St. Louis’ Civil Courts Building? The architects stretched the base of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus to towering heights, keeping the Ionic ...