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The Working Women of Ancient Rome: How A Lower Class Roman Woman Survived

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna: The Great Greek Hero Must Kill a Multi-headed Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

Amazons Warrior Clothing: Weapons and Ancient Dress of the Women Warriors

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Who Were the Amazons? Women Warriors in Greek Mythology

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Buddhas of Bamiyan: A Tradition of Buddhist Art in the Heart of Afghanistan

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Afghanistan's Religious Heritage: Balkh is Northern Afghanistan’s Rich Spiritual Center

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Ancient Clock of the Roman Agora, Athens: Boreas and Zephyros in the Tower of Winds

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Roman Sewers in the Athens Agora: Latrines of the Ancient Romans

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Olympics of Ancient Greece: The Original Olympic Games

In: Greek History

By: Loni Perry

Labyrinths Around the World: Differences in Historical Labyrinths

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Loni Perry

Roman December Festivals: Roman Religious Festivals in December

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Hysteria in Ancient Rome: The Causes, Symptoms and Cures

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Medusa and other Monsters of Greek Mythology: The ancient Greek legends and myths are full of horrible monsters.

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Organisation of the Roman Calendar: The Days, Weeks and Months of a Roman Year

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Constantine I and the Christianization of Rome: A Look at One of History's Most Pivotal Characters and Emperors

In: Roman History

By: James Tennant

The Ancient History of Chocolate: Cacao in Early Mesoamerica

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Robin Schroffel

The Origins of Halloween: Christian Festival or Pagan Celebration?

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Paul Forrest

Roman Wives Behaving Badly: The Women of Ancient Rome Desperate Not to be Housewives

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Origins of the Symbols of Halloween: What Began as Samhain is Now a Children’s Holiday

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Diana Gier

Sogdian Merchants Broker Faith on the Silk Road: Sogdians Translate Sutras, Scriptures, and Teachings of Many Faiths

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Young Women in Ancient Roman Society: Girls Growing Up In Ancient Rome

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Persian Wars: Expansion or Retribution? A look at the Wars that united a Country and doomed an Empire

In: Near Eastern History

By: James Tennant

Ankhesenamun – Ancient Egypt's Lost Princess: Tragic Forgotten Wife of the Boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamen

In: Egyptian History

By: Hari Navarro

The Myth of Perseus and Medusa: One of Greece’s Greatest Heroes Must Battle a Hideous Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Ancient Roman Calendar: The History of Roman Fasti

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The Goddess Ishtar: Babylonian Goddess of Love and War

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

Rome From Republic to Empire: Causes of the Fall of of Roman Republicanism

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Rome and Carthage Compared: Two Ancient City States Compete for Hegemony of the Mediterranean

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Piracy in the Early Roman Mediterranean: The Cilician Pirates, Their Origins, Methods and Downfall

In: Roman History

By: Alex Graham-Heggie

The First Athenian Empire - Abuse of Power: The Disadvantages of Membership to The Delian League

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur: Half-man, Half-bull, the Minotaur is Mythology’s Greatest Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

Lemuria - The Exorcism of House Spirits: Feasting for the Spirits of the Dead

In: Roman History

By: Marc Salyer

Sparta and Athens Compared: Two Greek City States Follow Different Paths to Success

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Myth of King Midas and the Midas Touch: The King, Allowed to Choose a Gift, Chooses the Midas Touch

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Myth of Echo and Narcissus: A Tale of Great Love and Conceit

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The First Athenian Empire: The Attraction Of Membership in the Delian League

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza: A Historical Background of Egypt's Greatest Wonder

In: Egyptian History

By: Stephanie Flood

Art for the Afterlife: The Functions of Egyptian Tomb Painting

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Nicole Silvester

Relief, Raised and Sunken: How Egyptian Tomb Paintings Were Made

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

The Roles of Women in Ancient Celtic Cutures: Goddesses, Warrior Queens, Druidesses and Saints

In: Roman History

By: Sylvie Nantais

Summary of the Beginning of the Trojan War: The Cause of the War Between Greeks and Trojans

In: Greek History

By: Thomas Wyatt

Halloween-Black Cats and Other Superstitions: Myths and Beliefs About All Hallows Eve

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Elizabeth Harrington

Spartan Hegemony: The Rise and Fall of a City-State

In: Greek History

By: James Tennant

Ellora: India's Wonder in Stone

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Jennifer Walker

Spartacus and the Third Servile War: The Thracian Gladiator who Defied Rome.

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Christians In Ancient Rome: From Persecuted To Persecutors

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Justinian's Achievements in the 6th Century: The Code of Justinian and the Building of Hagia Sophia

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Egypt and Mesopotamia Compared: Similarities and Differences in Near East Ancient Civilizations

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Lost and Found in the Valley of the Kings: How the Tombs of Egypt Were Plundered, Hidden, and Rediscovered

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Egypt's Buried Treasure: Rediscovering the Tombs and Mummies of the Pharaohs

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Ramses II the King of Kings: Egypt's Biggest Pharoah in More Ways Than One

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Mesopotamia – Sumer and the First City-States: The Fertile Crescent Gives Rise to City-States

In: Near Eastern History

By: Shri Desai

Religious Influence In Ancient Greece: Life In A Time When Religion Was Law

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Ancient Mythology and Views of Creationism: Stories of How the Earth and Mankind Were Created

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Ancient Artifacts in European Museums: The Debate Over Looted Art and National Treasures

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

What Does Halloween Mean & What is it All About? A History of Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls Day and Tradition

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Deborah Read

The Dead Sea Scrolls in Singapore: Exhibit Presented at The Arts House Through September 20th, 2009

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The Roman Republic's Constitution in Practice: How the Workings of Ancient Rome Compared to Polybius' Theory

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Leadership Traits of Cyrus the Great: Characteristics of Leading Applicable in a Post Modern Society

In: Near Eastern History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Polybius on Democracy in the Roman Constitution: Greek Historian Described the Political Structure of Republican Rome

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

History of Circumcision and Foreskin Restoring: Circumcised Men Have Sought Prepuce Restoration for Centuries

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

A War Like No Other Book Review: Victor Hanson's Case for the Contemporary

In: Greek History

By: Will Forgrave

The Agora of Athens – A Public Forum: The Athenian market was the place for public debate and learning.

In: Greek History

By: Joshua Mark

The Pyramid Texts: An Ancient Guide to the Afterlife

In: Egyptian History

By: Joshua Mark

Persepolis – The Glory of Persia: The Rise and Fall of the City of Parsa

In: Greek History

By: Joshua Mark

Burial In The Ancient World: The Entombment and Honoring of the Dead

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Joshua Mark

Vestal Virgins the Eternal Maidens of Rome: The Chosen Women of Vesta

In: Roman History

By: Joshua Mark

The Giza Plateau of Egypt: Mysterious Pyramids and Hidden Tombs

In: Egyptian History

By: Joshua Mark

Ramesses The Great: The Eternal Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: Joshua Mark

Pericles – The Light of Athens: The Height of Athenian Culture

In: Greek History

By: Joshua Mark

Walls of the Ancient World: The Use of Walls from Mesopotamia to Roman Europe

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Joshua Mark

The Sea Peoples – Enemies of Egypt: The Mysterious Raiders of the Ancient World

In: Egyptian History

By: Joshua Mark

The Ruins of Conimbriga: Portugal's Most Important Archeological Site Gives Clues to the Past

In: Roman History

By: Mary Dunn

Roman Gods and Goddesses: A List of the Major Deities from Roman Mythology

In: Roman History

By: Thomas Wyatt

Greek Gods and Goddesses: A List of the Major Deities from Greek Mythology

In: Greek History

By: Thomas Wyatt

Egyptian Chariots at War: Ancient Egypt's Support Gunships

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

The Technical Feats of Xerxes: Including the Bridging of the Hellespont and a Canal at Mount Athos

In: Greek History

By: George Julian

Armouring the Pharoah: Ancient Egyptian Body Armour

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

The Pharoah's Shield: Personal Protection in Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Dagger Of The Pharoahs: Knives and Daggers in Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Egyptian Mace – Hammer Of The Pharoahs: Blunt Instruments in Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Sherden and Other Swords: Thrusting and Stabbing Swords in Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Ancient Egyptian Archery: The History of the Bow and Arrow in Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

The Dja - the Pharoah's Spear: The Fighting Spear of Ancient Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Egypt's Penetrative Axe: Ancient Egypt's Single-handed Battle Axe

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

The History of Mosaic Art: An Ancient Art of Function and Design

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Janice Therese Mancuso

Visiting Wroxeter Roman City: Viriconium - The Fourth Largest Roman City in Britain

In: Roman History

By: Pam Griffin

Deciphering the Archimedes Palimpsest: Ancient Manuscript Revealing Its Secrets Through Modern Technology

In: Greek History

By: Jenny Ashford

The Uffington White Horse: Ancient History and British Tradition

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Jennifer Walker

Roman Roads: How the Roman Empire Built their Network of Roads

In: Roman History

By: Megan Worley

The Myth of Atlantis: Origin and Truth of the City of Atlantic

In: Greek History

By: Megan Worley

Khopesh – Sword of Ancient Egypt: History and Use of the Distinctive Egyptian Blade

In: Egyptian History

By: David McIntee

Slavery in Ancient Rome: The Life of Slaves in the Roman Empire

In: Roman History

By: Megan Worley

Roman Witches: Ancient Witchcraft and the Religious Power of Magic in Rome

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Women in Ancient Greece: Females Were Perceived as Inferior and Weak in Hellenic Society

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Ancient Roman Religion: Traditional Household Gods Gave Way to Influences from the East

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Entertainment and Pleasure in Ancient Rome: Diversion from Everyday Life Included Games, Festivals, and Banquets

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Thespians at Thermopylae: How the Thespians Died Alongside the Spartans

In: Greek History

By: George Julian

The Classes and Social Strata in Ancient Rome: A Look at Inequality Between the Orders of Roman Society

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The History of Chocolate: An Examination of the Pre-Colombian Crop that Conquered the World

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Elvira Nieto

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