Ancient Greek temples positioned around the Agora were dedicated to patron gods like Athena for Athens and Zeus for Olympia. These sanctuaries were designed with luxury in mind and decorated with ...

From Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (“might, strength”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “mighty in battle.” The name ...

Astonishing new archaeological finds and ancient DNA analysis leave no doubt that throughout prehistory women were rulers, ...

The myth of Triptolemus presents him as a hero of agriculture, reflecting ancient Greece’s role as a cradle of early ...

Find out how much you know about American history, ancient times and world events with these easy and hard history facts.

Step into the battlefield of myth and folklore as we explore the formidable gods of war from cultures across the globe. From the relentless Greek Ares to the powerful Hindu Durga, this video delves ...

Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and women were just as hardcore as the men.

Not professional soldiers—just citizens with shields and a cause. Hoplites defended democracy with discipline and bronze.

In ancient Greek myth, Arachne is a weaver who bests the goddess Athena in a contest, and is subsequently transformed into a spider and forced to weave for eternity.

Ancient Greece was completely dominated by men in almost every aspect of society. Women had little control over anything that happened or decisions being made. Women were forbidden from taking part in ...

Ancient Inscriptions Shed New Light on Who Built Egypt’s Great Pyramid A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Egypt has revealed fresh evidence about the workforce behind the construction of the ...