Ancient History
Exploring civilizations from Mesopotamia to Rome.


Daily Life in Ancient Greece: From Symposiums to Slavery
Follow a full sunrise‑to‑starlight day in ancient Greece—meals, markets, symposiums, and the enslaved labour that made city splendour possible

The Real Alexander the Great: Fact vs Legend
Did Alexander the Great tame a wild horse, weep for more worlds, and never lose a battle? This article sorts history from myth.

Sparta vs Athens: Military vs Culture in Ancient Greece
A look at how Sparta forged a warrior republic while Athens built an engine of ideas—and what their clash tells us about balancing security…

The Rise and Fall of Athenian Democracy: Lessons for Today
A lively look at how Athens invented—then dismantled—its own democracy, and what that ancient drama can teach modern societies facing polarization, inequality, and external…