Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses and is one of the twelve Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and a brother of Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, a three-pronged spear, or fork, which he uses …
Within its borders and across distant lands, Rome’s legions faced formidable foes in epic clashes, shaping the destiny of an empire. From the legendary Punic Wars against Carthage to the seismic shifts in power during the transition from Republic to Empire, there were conflicts that were the crucible in which Rome’s greatness was forged. A …
Ares is the Greek god of war. He was considered one of the twelve Olympian gods residing on Mount Olympus. As the god of war, Ares was associated with conflict, violence, and bloodshed. He was often depicted as a strong and fierce warrior, wielding weapons such as a spear or a sword. He was seen …
Dionysus is one of the most popular ancient Greek gods both today and in ancient times. We associate him with wine, theater, and “the bacchanalia,” aka rich Roman orgies. In academic circles, the role he played in Greek mythology was complex and sometimes contradictory, but his followers played crucial roles in the evolution of Ancient …
Love was irrelevant to the success of a marriage in Roman eyes.Marriage was there in order to provide children. Loved was a welcome thing, but by no means necessary. And in many ways it was seen as somewheat ridiculous. It diminished once ability for rational thought. And so being in love was not something to …
Egypt was one of the first and most successful of the ancient kingdoms. Several dynasties ruled Egypt from different parts of the Nile, helping dramatically reshape the history of civilization and the western world. This Ancient Egypt timeline walks you through the entire history of this great civilization. Predynastic Period (c. 6000-3150 B.C.) Ancient Egypt …