Cleopatra died soon after allowing herself to get bitten by an Egyptian cobra. But history is sometimes written by those that weren’t there to witness it. So, what do we know about how Cleopatra died? What are its accounts by some famous historians? The method of her death is as captivating as the historically influential …
Victorian era fashion refers to the styles and trends of clothing worn by the people of Britain and the British Empire during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Victorian era began in 1837 and lasted until the Queen died in 1901. The fashion of the time reflected the changes of the period and encompassed a …
A Roman vomitorium might suggest some obscure room that allowed the Romans to get rid of their stomach content. However, a vomitorium was in no way related to vomiting. In fact, it was a common part of every amphitheater and Colosseum: it refers to the corridors that helped to ‘spit out’ the immense crowds which …
King Tut’s tomb is a captivating archaeological discovery that has fascinated the world for decades. The tomb of Tutankhamun, better known as King Tut, holds great historical significance, primarily due to its extraordinary nature. The uniqueness of King Tut’s tomb stands out and warrants detailed insights into its contents, discovery, and the enigmatic pharaoh himself. …
Alexander the Great’s death was, most probably, caused by an illness. There are still many questions among scholars and historians about Alexander’s death. Since the accounts from that time are not very clear, people cannot come to a conclusive diagnosis. Was it some mysterious illness that had no cure at the time? Did somebody poison …
The Picts were a civilization in ancient Scotland, notorious for their fierce resistance when the Romans arrived and decided to invade them. They’re famous for their body paint during battle. They turned out to be excellent Hollywood material since the people and their body paint have been reproduced in many famous movies. Perhaps most famously …