Sparta’s heroic last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae pitted a small coalition of Greek city-states against the massive armies of the Persian Empire under King Xerxes I.
Daily life in ancient Egypt was dictated by the Nile River
The lives of ancient Egyptians were intertwined with the Nile's annual floods, which nourished the land and dictated agricultural cycles.
Greek versus Persian triremes at the Battle of Artemisium
The Battle of Artemisium, fought in 480 BC during the Greco-Persian Wars, was pivotal for the subsequent Greek victories in this conflict.
The Macedonian phalanx was Alexander’s engine of conquest
The infantry formation known as the Macedonian phalanx was central to the Macedonian army's dominance in the fourth century BC.
Romans struggled for equality during the Conflict of the Orders
Few episodes of the history of ancient Rome capture the spirit of struggle and transformation as vividly as the Conflict of the Orders.
Rome was ruled by seven kings before it became a republic
The period of the kings of Rome is a fascinating chapter in ancient history, laying the foundation for the Roman Republic.
Rome’s founding is the perfect blend of legend and history
The founding of Rome is steeped in a captivating blend of mythological narratives and historical realities. Join us for a deep dive into the origins of the city of Rome.