Ancient / Classical History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
I.E. vs. E.G.
When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean?
When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean?
Major Gods and Goddesses of the World
Gods and Goddesses from mythology all over the world. Mythology about the major gods and goddesses.
Gods and Goddesses from mythology all over the world. Mythology about the major gods and goddesses.
Latin Translation
Latin translation is a skill that takes years to develop and there is not an easy way to shortcut it, but these suggestions may be of some help.
Latin translation is a skill that takes years to develop and there is not an easy way to shortcut it, but these suggestions may be of some help.
Fall of Rome
Reasons for the Fall of Rome or the decline of the Roman Empire and reasons for dating the end of the Roman Empire.
Reasons for the Fall of Rome or the decline of the Roman Empire and reasons for dating the end of the Roman Empire.
Which Greek Goddess Are You?
Which Greek Goddess Are You? Take this quiz to determine if you're a goddess of love or war or something
Which Greek Goddess Are You? Take this quiz to determine if you're a goddess of love or war or something
Apollo
Apollo was a Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and later, the sun.
Apollo was a Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and later, the sun.
Ten Plagues
About the ten plagues in Egypt.
About the ten plagues in Egypt.
Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king of the horse-riding Huns who harassed the Roman Empire during the fifth century.
Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king of the horse-riding Huns who harassed the Roman Empire during the fifth century.
10 Plagues of Egypt
List of the ten plagues of Egypt.
List of the ten plagues of Egypt.
Battle of Thermopylae
Date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Thermopylae at which the Spartans, under Leonidas, fought bravely to their death.
Date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Thermopylae at which the Spartans, under Leonidas, fought bravely to their death.
Fast Facts About Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. Here are some fast facts about ancient Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. Here are some fast facts about ancient Mesopotamia.
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Ancient Maps
Ancient Maps. Historic ancient maps and classical atlas.
Ancient Maps. Historic ancient maps and classical atlas.
Roman and Greek Gods
Roman and Greek names for the Olympians and the minor gods and goddesses.
Roman and Greek names for the Olympians and the minor gods and goddesses.
Caesar Study Guide
Important facts about Julius Caesar
Important facts about Julius Caesar
Greek Heroes
Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.
Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.
The Trojan War
The major events in the Trojan War. What happened during the Trojan War and the Iliad of Homer, from the theft by Paris of Helen of Troy.
The major events in the Trojan War. What happened during the Trojan War and the Iliad of Homer, from the theft by Paris of Helen of Troy.
Poseidon
Poseidon is a Greek god of the sea.
Poseidon is a Greek god of the sea.
Ancient Mesopotamian Religion
The beginning of religion and the development of gods and goddesses in ancient Mesopotamian
The beginning of religion and the development of gods and goddesses in ancient Mesopotamian
Maps of Ancient Egypt
Maps of Ancient Egypt.
Maps of Ancient Egypt.
Dionysus
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and ecstacy.
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and ecstacy.
Olympic Games
Profile of the ancient Olympic games. The Olympic games were religious events honoring Zeus at Olympia, which, over time, became more strictly athletic competitions.
Profile of the ancient Olympic games. The Olympic games were religious events honoring Zeus at Olympia, which, over time, became more strictly athletic competitions.
Hebrew and Biblical Names
Hebrew Names - Hebrew and Biblical Names - Meanings and Significance
Hebrew Names - Hebrew and Biblical Names - Meanings and Significance
Athena - Greek Goddess Athena
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom also known as Pallas Athena. In ancient Rome, Athena was known as the Roman goddess Minerva.
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom also known as Pallas Athena. In ancient Rome, Athena was known as the Roman goddess Minerva.
Myths and Legends
Introduction to Greek Mythology. Myths and legends.
Introduction to Greek Mythology. Myths and legends.
Etymology - Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology - Prefixes and Affixes
Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology. A few tables to help make sense of compound words by looking at the etymology, Greek and Latin roots and the prefixes and affixes.
Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology. A few tables to help make sense of compound words by looking at the etymology, Greek and Latin roots and the prefixes and affixes.
Leonidas
Leonidas was a king of Sparta who led a suicide mission against the Persians at Thermopylae during the Persian Wars.
Leonidas was a king of Sparta who led a suicide mission against the Persians at Thermopylae during the Persian Wars.
Which Greek Hero Are You?
Which Greek Hero Are You? Take this quiz to determine which Greek hero you really are. You may discover
Which Greek Hero Are You? Take this quiz to determine which Greek hero you really are. You may discover
Zeus - Greek God Zeus
Zeus is the name of the Greek king of the Gods, the equivalent of the Roman god Jupiter. Zeus is a sky god.
Zeus is the name of the Greek king of the Gods, the equivalent of the Roman god Jupiter. Zeus is a sky god.
Ares the War God
Ares was the god of war in Greek mythology.
Ares was the god of war in Greek mythology.
Achilles
Achilles - Greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War
Achilles - Greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War
Norse Gods and Goddesses
Short notes on individual Norse gods and goddesses in Norse mythology.
Short notes on individual Norse gods and goddesses in Norse mythology.
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Basic information on the main gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Basic information on the main gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Roman Empire Maps
Maps of the Roman Empire.
Maps of the Roman Empire.
Moon Gods
An alphabetical list of deities or personifications of the moon.
An alphabetical list of deities or personifications of the moon.
The Goddess Venus
Aspects of the goddess of love, the goddess Venus, the Roman Aphrodite.
Aspects of the goddess of love, the goddess Venus, the Roman Aphrodite.
Gladiator Weapons
What armor and weapons the gladiators used for fighting and how the weapons distinguished one type of gladiator from another.
What armor and weapons the gladiators used for fighting and how the weapons distinguished one type of gladiator from another.
War Gods and Goddesses - Gods and Goddesses of War from the World's Mythology
A list of war gods and goddesses from the mythology of the world.
A list of war gods and goddesses from the mythology of the world.
Greek Muses
The nine muses (Calliope, Urania, Euterpe, Thalia, Inspiration, Melpomene, Erato, Mnemosyne, Clio, Terpsichore, and Polymnia), their provinces and attributes.
The nine muses (Calliope, Urania, Euterpe, Thalia, Inspiration, Melpomene, Erato, Mnemosyne, Clio, Terpsichore, and Polymnia), their provinces and attributes.
Hercules' Labors
The 12 Labors of Hercules.
The 12 Labors of Hercules.
Prometheus
Introduction to Greek Mythology. The importance of Prometheus the fire-bringer and benefactor of mankind.
Introduction to Greek Mythology. The importance of Prometheus the fire-bringer and benefactor of mankind.
Persian Wars
Timeline of the battles and chronology of the Persian Wars between Greece and Darius and Xerxes of Persia.
Timeline of the battles and chronology of the Persian Wars between Greece and Darius and Xerxes of Persia.
Ares God of War
Ares was a Greek god of war and homicide.
Ares was a Greek god of war and homicide.
Hermes
Information on the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god.
Information on the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god.
Cardinal Latin Numbers
Latin cardinal numbers
Latin cardinal numbers
Plato
What you should know about the Greek philosopher Plato.
What you should know about the Greek philosopher Plato.
Love Goddesses
Here are the top fertility and love goddesses of ancient mythology.
Here are the top fertility and love goddesses of ancient mythology.
12 Olympians
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were Demeter, Hermes, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Zeus, Dionysus, and Poseidon.
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were Demeter, Hermes, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Zeus, Dionysus, and Poseidon.
12 Tribes
What are the 12 tribes of Israel?
What are the 12 tribes of Israel?
Hades
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld.
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld.
Sun Gods and Sun Goddesses
An index of the sun gods from various ancient religions.
An index of the sun gods from various ancient religions.
Gods Place Index
List of ancient gods and goddesses by Culture.
List of ancient gods and goddesses by Culture.
Cleopatra Study Guide
Cleopatra Study Guide.
Cleopatra Study Guide.
Cleopatra
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, the historical queen and last pharaoh of Egypt. The story of Queen Cleopatra has been retold in countless stories, plays, and movies.
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, the historical queen and last pharaoh of Egypt. The story of Queen Cleopatra has been retold in countless stories, plays, and movies.
Titans
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
Why Did Rome Fall
Common theories or reasons for the fall of rome.
Common theories or reasons for the fall of rome.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite was known Venus in Rome was a major goddess in ancient Greek mythology and in the Roman Vergil's Aeneid.
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite was known Venus in Rome was a major goddess in ancient Greek mythology and in the Roman Vergil's Aeneid.
Greece vs. Rome
Art in Greece vs. Rome
Art in Greece vs. Rome
Alexander Study Guide
alexander the great study guide
alexander the great study guide
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Marathon in the Persian Wars 490 was an important moment for the victorious Athenians, renowned today more for a legendary marathon runner than the battle itself.
Battle of Marathon in the Persian Wars 490 was an important moment for the victorious Athenians, renowned today more for a legendary marathon runner than the battle itself.
Monsters From Greek Mythology
Monsters in Greek mythology usually destroy people or ravage the countryside, although at least the Harpies simply wreck people's lives. Here is a collection of graphics showing some of the major monsters of Greek mythology as they have been portrayed in art or illustrations.
Monsters in Greek mythology usually destroy people or ravage the countryside, although at least the Harpies simply wreck people's lives. Here is a collection of graphics showing some of the major monsters of Greek mythology as they have been portrayed in art or illustrations.
Maps of China
Maps of ancient China.
Maps of ancient China.
Who Was Hercules?
Hercules stories. Basic facts about the Greek hero Hercules sometimes known as Herakles.
Hercules stories. Basic facts about the Greek hero Hercules sometimes known as Herakles.
The Archangels
The names of the seven archangels vary somewhat.
The names of the seven archangels vary somewhat.
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the 'barbarian' Picts from Scotland out of Roman Britain.
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the 'barbarian' Picts from Scotland out of Roman Britain.
Five Worst Roman Emperors
The worst Roman emperors according to current tastes
The worst Roman emperors according to current tastes
Persian Empire Maps
Maps of the ancient Persian Empire.
Maps of the ancient Persian Empire.
Spartacus
Spartacus - The Slave Revolt of Spartacus the Gladiator. The revolt of Spartacus put a strain on Rome and built up the legend of the slave revolt leader and gladiator Spartacus
Spartacus - The Slave Revolt of Spartacus the Gladiator. The revolt of Spartacus put a strain on Rome and built up the legend of the slave revolt leader and gladiator Spartacus
Ancient Greek Geography
Basic information on the geography of ancient Greece.
Basic information on the geography of ancient Greece.
Roman Gods and Goddesses
Roman Gods and Goddesses. Table of the Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods.
Roman Gods and Goddesses. Table of the Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods.
Constantine
Constantine the Great. The Roman Emperor Constantine. Constantine I was the first Christian emperor of the the Roman Empire.
Constantine the Great. The Roman Emperor Constantine. Constantine I was the first Christian emperor of the the Roman Empire.
Pictures of Cleopatra
Pictures of Cleopatra, including modern representations as well as ancient official carved images of Cleopatra.
Pictures of Cleopatra, including modern representations as well as ancient official carved images of Cleopatra.
Phoenix
The phoenix was an Egyptian bird. The story of the phoenix is that it died and was reborn.
The phoenix was an Egyptian bird. The story of the phoenix is that it died and was reborn.
Four Humors
The Hippocratic corpus made an advance on earlier medicine although its methods may now seem barbaric
The Hippocratic corpus made an advance on earlier medicine although its methods may now seem barbaric
Roman Gods - Gregory Flood's Roman Gods and Goddesses - Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses
Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses - compiled by Gregory Flood.
Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses - compiled by Gregory Flood.
The Roman Empire about 395
The Roman Empire about 395
The Roman Empire about 395
The Fall of Rome
Adrian Dorrington summarizes the causes that together led to the fall of Rome.
Adrian Dorrington summarizes the causes that together led to the fall of Rome.
Cyclops
The Cyclops were represented as one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
The Cyclops were represented as one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
Latin Verb To Be - Sum - Latin Irregular Verb
Latin To Be Verb - Sum.: conjugation verbs singular plural latin verb irregular verb erimus
Latin To Be Verb - Sum.: conjugation verbs singular plural latin verb irregular verb erimus
Hades - Underworld God Hades
Hades was the name of a Greek God of the Underworld.
Hades was the name of a Greek God of the Underworld.
Ancient Warriors
List of the greatest warriors in the ancient world.
List of the greatest warriors in the ancient world.
Anubis
Anubis - Egyptian God Anubis
Anubis - Egyptian God Anubis
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt
The name Cleopatra Queen of Egypt has often been used to mean a seductive beautiful woman, but Cleopatra may not have been beautiful at all.
The name Cleopatra Queen of Egypt has often been used to mean a seductive beautiful woman, but Cleopatra may not have been beautiful at all.
Hera
The goddess Hera was the queen of the Greek gods, sister and wife of Zeus and goddess of marriage. Hera is described as a jealous goddess.
The goddess Hera was the queen of the Greek gods, sister and wife of Zeus and goddess of marriage. Hera is described as a jealous goddess.
Ancient Queens
Here are some of the most famous ancient queens in ancient history.
Here are some of the most famous ancient queens in ancient history.
Roman Empire Timeline
A timeline of the major events in the period of the Roman Empire.
A timeline of the major events in the period of the Roman Empire.
Roman Meals
Not all Romans ate huge meals or used the vomitorium so they could go back to the table to eat more food. Especially during the Republic, the Roman diet was restrained.
Not all Romans ate huge meals or used the vomitorium so they could go back to the table to eat more food. Especially during the Republic, the Roman diet was restrained.
Philosophers Timeline
Timeline of Greek and Roman Philosophers.
Timeline of Greek and Roman Philosophers.
Greek Gods
List of the major Greek gods in Greek mythology.
List of the major Greek gods in Greek mythology.
Sword of Damocles
The Sword of Damocles was described by Cicero in his Tusculan Disputations.
The Sword of Damocles was described by Cicero in his Tusculan Disputations.
Greek and Latin Quotations With Translations
Greek and Latin Quotations for various occasions with translations
Greek and Latin Quotations for various occasions with translations
12 Labors of Hercules
The Twelve Labors, why Hercules undertook them, and the literary tradition of the labors during the archaic, classical and Roman eras.
The Twelve Labors, why Hercules undertook them, and the literary tradition of the labors during the archaic, classical and Roman eras.
Alexander the Great
Facts about Alexander the Great.
Facts about Alexander the Great.
Tale of Troy or Iliad
How crafty Odysseus won the Trojan War for the Greeks by the ruse of a Trojan Horse.
How crafty Odysseus won the Trojan War for the Greeks by the ruse of a Trojan Horse.
Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar restored old religious monuments and improved canals as other Babylonian kings did, but Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Nebuchadnezzar restored old religious monuments and improved canals as other Babylonian kings did, but Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Demeter
Demeter Greek Goddess
Demeter Greek Goddess
Aphrodite - Greek goddess of Beauty Aphrodite - The Goddess of love and beauty.
Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite also known as Venus by the Romans.
Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite also known as Venus by the Romans.
Nymphs
Names of some of the major nymphs. Names and categories of nymphs in Greek mythology.
Names of some of the major nymphs. Names and categories of nymphs in Greek mythology.
Latin Death Words
Words in Latin for death, dying, and committing suicide.
Words in Latin for death, dying, and committing suicide.
Fertile Crescent
The Fertile Crescent is a name for a relatively fertile arc-shaped area by the Mediterranean which covers Biblical lands, the Tigris and Euphrates, and the Nile Valley.
The Fertile Crescent is a name for a relatively fertile arc-shaped area by the Mediterranean which covers Biblical lands, the Tigris and Euphrates, and the Nile Valley.
Happy Birthday - Latin
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
Aeneid Translation
An index to the 12 books of a public domain Aeneid Translation, translated by Dryden from the Latin of the Aeneid, by Vergil (Virgil).
An index to the 12 books of a public domain Aeneid Translation, translated by Dryden from the Latin of the Aeneid, by Vergil (Virgil).
Maya Human Sacrifice
Carvings by the Maya show human sacrifices.
Carvings by the Maya show human sacrifices.
Greek Mythology for Today
Roman and Greek mythology in modern daily life. Myth today.
Roman and Greek mythology in modern daily life. Myth today.
3 Wise Men
The names of the magi or three wisemen who visited the Christ child.
The names of the magi or three wisemen who visited the Christ child.
Why Study Latin?
Why Your Kids Should Learn Latin. If you want the best for your kids, if you want them to do well on their SATs and if you want them to understand English grammar, teach them Latin.
Why Your Kids Should Learn Latin. If you want the best for your kids, if you want them to do well on their SATs and if you want them to understand English grammar, teach them Latin.
Meaning of Biblical Names
The meaning of some popular Jewish and Biblical names.
The meaning of some popular Jewish and Biblical names.
Greek Theater
Our modern theater owes its origins to the ancient Greeks. Here is a study guide for classical (Greek and Roman) drama (tragedy, comedy, and more).
Our modern theater owes its origins to the ancient Greeks. Here is a study guide for classical (Greek and Roman) drama (tragedy, comedy, and more).
Ancient Near East Maps
Maps of the Ancient Near East and maps of the ancient Middle East.
Maps of the Ancient Near East and maps of the ancient Middle East.
Odyssey Paintings
Odysseus and Nausicaa
Odysseus and Nausicaa
Animals in Greek Mythology
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
Cannibals in Mythology
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Spartan Government
Aristotle describes the mixed government of ancient Sparta.
Aristotle describes the mixed government of ancient Sparta.
Cronos
Cronos was a Greek god, or rather the Titan father of the Olympian gods and goddesses.
Cronos was a Greek god, or rather the Titan father of the Olympian gods and goddesses.
Greek Mythology
An introduction to Greek Myths, Greek gods and goddesses, and the fascinating legends. Greek Mythology remains a part of western culture.
An introduction to Greek Myths, Greek gods and goddesses, and the fascinating legends. Greek Mythology remains a part of western culture.
Roman Army
The Roman army developed from the Greek form to a superlative fighting machine that conquered much of the known world.
The Roman army developed from the Greek form to a superlative fighting machine that conquered much of the known world.
Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian Timeline. Timeline of the dynasties of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian Timeline. Timeline of the dynasties of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
Celtic Gods and Goddesses
A list of major Celtic gods and goddesses.
A list of major Celtic gods and goddesses.
Who's Who in Greek Legend?
A list of who's who in Greek mythology and legend.
A list of who's who in Greek mythology and legend.
Pyramus and Thisbe
The story of star-crossed lovers made fun of in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
The story of star-crossed lovers made fun of in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
Important Ancient People
Here are my selections for the most important names in ancient history. This list excludes people whose existence is disputed by most classical scholars.
Here are my selections for the most important names in ancient history. This list excludes people whose existence is disputed by most classical scholars.
Prepare for War Quote
Latin quote from Vegetius. Prepare for war and the Latin version of the quote from Vegetius.
Latin quote from Vegetius. Prepare for war and the Latin version of the quote from Vegetius.
Greek Goddesses
List of the major Greek goddesses in Greek mythology.
List of the major Greek goddesses in Greek mythology.
ASCII Greek
Here are the ASCII codes for the upper and lower case letters of the Greek alphabet so you can insert them in HTML documents.
Here are the ASCII codes for the upper and lower case letters of the Greek alphabet so you can insert them in HTML documents.
Ancient History Timeline
Time line of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most dates and events on the ancient history timeline are of political importance.
Time line of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most dates and events on the ancient history timeline are of political importance.
Latin Verb Tenses
Latin tenses for Latin verbs in the Indicative.
Latin tenses for Latin verbs in the Indicative.
Gaius Julius Caesar - Articles on Julius Caesar and Pages on this site with Resources on Julius Caesar
Articles on Julius Caesar and pages on this site with resources and biographies of Caesar.
Articles on Julius Caesar and pages on this site with resources and biographies of Caesar.
Pan
Greek God Pan
Greek God Pan
Greek Plays - Ancient/Classical History
Translations of the plays by Aeschylus (Agamemnon, Choephori, Eumenides, Persians, Prometheus, Seven against Thebes, Suppliants), Aristophanes (Birds, Clouds, Ecclesiazusae, Frogs, Knights, Peace, Plutus, Thesmophoriazusae, Wasps), Sophocles (Ajax, Antigone, Electra, Oedipus, Philoctetes, Trachiniae), and Euripides (Alcestis, Andromache, Bacchantes, Cyclops, Electra, Hecuba, Helen, Heracleidae, Heracles, Hippolytus, Ion, Iphigenia, Medea, Orestes, Phoenissae, Rhesus, Suppliants, Trojan Women), from your About.com Guide
Translations of the plays by Aeschylus (Agamemnon, Choephori, Eumenides, Persians, Prometheus, Seven against Thebes, Suppliants), Aristophanes (Birds, Clouds, Ecclesiazusae, Frogs, Knights, Peace, Plutus, Thesmophoriazusae, Wasps), Sophocles (Ajax, Antigone, Electra, Oedipus, Philoctetes, Trachiniae), and Euripides (Alcestis, Andromache, Bacchantes, Cyclops, Electra, Hecuba, Helen, Heracleidae, Heracles, Hippolytus, Ion, Iphigenia, Medea, Orestes, Phoenissae, Rhesus, Suppliants, Trojan Women), from your About.com Guide
Myth - Norse/Teutonic
Resources on Norse gods and goddesses.
Resources on Norse gods and goddesses.
The Gracchi
The Gracchi Brothers - Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchu
The Gracchi Brothers - Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchu
Ancient Mesopotamia
Major resources on the area now called Iraq that once was the Mesopotamia.
Major resources on the area now called Iraq that once was the Mesopotamia.
Roman Emperors
Table of dates of the Roman Emperors from Augustus to Romulus Augustulus.
Table of dates of the Roman Emperors from Augustus to Romulus Augustulus.
Caesar Timeline
A timeline of events in the life of the Roman leader Julius Caesar.
A timeline of events in the life of the Roman leader Julius Caesar.
Pericles
Pericles was the leader of Athens at the time of the building of the Parthenon and the Peloponnesian War.
Pericles was the leader of Athens at the time of the building of the Parthenon and the Peloponnesian War.
Synoptic Gospels
The Synoptic Gospels are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
The Synoptic Gospels are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Sophocles the Greek Playwright
Sophocles - Greek playwright Sophocles
Sophocles - Greek playwright Sophocles
Cleopatra Timeline
Events in the life of the last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra VII.
Events in the life of the last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra VII.
Timeline of Julius Caesar
Major events in the life of Gaius Julius Caesar: timeline of julius caesar life of julius caesar caesar julius timeline events clodius
Major events in the life of Gaius Julius Caesar: timeline of julius caesar life of julius caesar caesar julius timeline events clodius
Today's Myths About the Past
Top myths about ancient history. Urban legends and mistaken ideas modern people have about ancient history.
Top myths about ancient history. Urban legends and mistaken ideas modern people have about ancient history.
Octavian - Augustus
Imperator Caesar Divi filius Augustus was the official name of the first Roman emperor, Augustus.
Imperator Caesar Divi filius Augustus was the official name of the first Roman emperor, Augustus.
Artemis
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Caesar and the Triumvirate
Julius Caesar and his rise to power in the Roman Republic and the relationship between Caesar and Sulla. Also, Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus as the First Triumvirate.
Julius Caesar and his rise to power in the Roman Republic and the relationship between Caesar and Sulla. Also, Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus as the First Triumvirate.
3rd Declension Endings
The endings on Latin nouns of the Third declension.
The endings on Latin nouns of the Third declension.
Trajan
Profile of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
Profile of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
Odysseus and his men poke out the eye of the cyclops Polyphemus
The Cyclops were one-eyed giants of Greek mythology.
The Cyclops were one-eyed giants of Greek mythology.
First Catilinarian
An English public domain translation of Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration.
An English public domain translation of Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration.
Helios
Helios was a Greek god of the sun.
Helios was a Greek god of the sun.
Battle of Plataea
The Battle of Plataea. The date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Plataea at which the Persians were beaten.
The Battle of Plataea. The date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Plataea at which the Persians were beaten.
Myth vs. Science
Myths are stories shared by a group that are a part of their cultural identity. As such, they are important to understand when looking at the history of a people. There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth, but people compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.
Myths are stories shared by a group that are a part of their cultural identity. As such, they are important to understand when looking at the history of a people. There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth, but people compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.