How Well Do You Know the Battle At Thermopylae?
Test your knowledge of the famous battle in 480 BC.
Can You Name The Greek Version Of The Roman Gods?
Jupiter, Pluto and Diana are the names of Roman gods. What are their Greek equivalents?
How to climb the social ladder in ancient Rome
Roman society was, in fact, highly stratified throughout and people of all social levels went to great lengths to better their lot in life and climb the social ladder.
Guide to the classics: The Histories by Herodotus
By Julia Kindt It is easy to see why Herodotus’ Histories may seem overwhelming. Too much is going on, right from the start.…
Curating the Scythians at the British Museum
What do you do on a quiet Friday night? You go and see historian Dan Snow at the British Museum talk about the Scythians. This Friday Night Late, provided insight into the magnificent, long lost ancient culture that roamed the Steppes over 2,500 years ago. Snow asked Scythians curator, St John Simpson the questions everyone had on their minds: who exactly were these people? How did they live in this harsh, unforgiving environment? why did they disappear, and how were they rediscovered?
Only 12% Of People Can Pass This Ancient Roman Math Test
How well do you remember your Roman numerals?
10 Things You Might Not Know About Hannibal
Hannibal Barca was Rome’s greatest adversary likely the greatest military general of his generation.
How Ancient Egypt Shaped the Modern World
The 140-meter pyramid that still casts its shadow over the sands of Giza is surely the greatest legacy of Ancient Egypt. However, there are many everyday items, practices and customs that we now take for granted, which would not exist were it for the Ancient Egyptians.
Can You Recognize These British Locations From Their Roman Names?
From Leodis to Caledonia – can you match the Roman names with their modern ones?
The Top 10 Oldest Man-made Structures Still Standing On Earth
The Top 10 Oldest Man-made Structures Still Standing On Earth