Most battles are only one of many that help to decide the fate of kingdoms and empires. On occasion, however, there is…
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Maps reflect our worldview—literally. Far from purely scientific instruments, they are almost always bound with history, mythology, and religion. A study of…
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In ancient Rome, the general rule was that slaves could be freely tortured. In fact, it was highly recommended that any free…
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We look at skyscrapers and dams and see them as pinnacles of human engineering, content in the fact we can build whatever…
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When people in the ancient world found gigantic ruins, they often described them as Cyclopean—as if only mythical Cyclops could have built…
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Ancient warfare was dominated by men, who have natural advantages when it comes to wielding a sword, drawing a bow, or dying…
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The demography of ancient Greece has always been a hard subject to study. Although ancient sources provide no reliable statistical data on…
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Roman civilization grew by destroying hundreds of others. In this process, many brave men and women challenged the almighty Roman army in…
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Through most of the known history of ancient Egypt, the population worshiped multiple gods, with private citizens free to worship whatever gods…
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Psychological warfare misleads, intimidates, and demoralizes the enemy. This use of threats, propaganda, and subtler strategies has been employed for millennia to…