Kings, queens, rulers, warriors, and major battles have all played a part in shaping our world. Here, we explore some of the most important people and events from history around the globe.
Join us as we travel through history to uncover the stories that have shaped the world we live in today.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Legends say Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome, but he was not a warrior king, but a statesman and politician. King Numa Pompilius of the 7th century BC would institute eight craftsman guilds
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In the distant past, an ancient Egyptian woman of high social standing was mummified and placed in an ornate sarcophagus. Although the sarcophagus has never been opened, scientists believe that exceptional funerary objects were likely
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Though Sam Bass lived outside the law, his reputation as a good man with a generous spirit endured. His kindness and compassion earned him the admiration of Texans, who saw in him a beloved bandit
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Kingdom of Garamantes, once located in the oases of Fezzan, Libya, is surrounded by numerous legends. They were known for their technological innovations and maintained trading connections with both the Mediterranean region and Sub-Saharan
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Over a thousand years ago, a Viking woman stood at the edge of the sea, her heart brimming with hope and dreams of distant horizons. From childhood, adventure had been woven into her spirit, and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The discovery of Ugarit’s secrets in the early 20th century invites reflection on how much of our past remains hidden beneath the surface. When it was revealed that Ras Sharma was once part of an
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The seventh and last king of Rome was Tarquin the Proud, who reigned between 535 BC–509 BC. Tarquin – a tyrant noted for his cruelty – had ruled Rome for more than twenty years after
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There are many historical books and movies about the Knights Templar, yet mystery surrounds nearly every aspect of their story. In just 200 years, the Knights Templar created the most important Christian organization in the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” portrays a seemingly honest and courageous man loyal to the king but consumed by power. As he struggles to reconcile this with his nobility, he loses his humanity and no longer feels fear.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some admired and called him a hero, but some said he was a brutal bandit and cold-blooded murderer. His charisma, extraordinary leadership skills, and courage gave him legendary status, and there is no doubt he
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Johann Gutenberg’s groundbreaking invention of the printing press significantly altered European history. The introduction of printed books generated widespread enthusiasm, making thousands of titles accessible and allowing more individuals to own what were once rare
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Empress Wu Zetian was a pivotal and influential figure in Chinese history, renowned for her strong and distinctive personality. As the only woman to rule as an Emperor, she boldly challenged traditional Confucian beliefs that
