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

Atlantis is one of history’s greatest mysteries—a legendary island civilization first described by Plato, said to be a powerful and advanced society that disappeared beneath the waves. But what if ...

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

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 ...

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

The Top Ten Most Important Ancient Documents Lost to History Either due to conquest or simply the ravages of time, these founding papers of civilizations around the world will remain mysteries forever ...

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

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

These nations give us a glimpse into the roots of our shared human history. What are the most ancient countries on earth [YouTube] The world is full of amazing places with rich histories, and some ...

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 ...