Kings, queens, rulers, warriors, and major battles have all played a part in shaping our world. Here, we explore some of the most important people and events from history around the globe.
Join us as we travel through history to uncover the stories that have shaped the world we live in today.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – As many other Mayan archaeological sites, Dzibilchaltun (“place where there is writing on flat rocks”) is a striking place. It does not have the huge pyramids of Uxmal or Chichen Itza, but it has its own unique
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egypt is often depicted as an autonomous, stand-alone realm that remained untouched and unaffected by its surrounding African cultures. There is, however, historical evidence that the balance of power shifted, where the cultures of Egypt
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – “According to Masonic lore, Enoch was the inventor of writing, “that he taught men the art of building”, and that, before the flood, he “feared that the real secrets would be lost – to prevent
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – This article is not about Lucifer or the Antichrist. It is about a good, compassionate man who was born at the same time as Jesus, just a few miles away. From an early age, it
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Metsamor, one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in the vicinity of Yerevan, Armenia, has a long history. There is much historical evidence of destruction and capture of this ancient city, with many architectural and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Nalanda was one of the most praised intellectual circles of the ancient world. It was an active center of education located about 88 km southeast of Patna in Bihar, northeastern India, and not far from
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – These enigmatic ancient stone statues, commonly referred to by locals as “stone idols,” remain largely unknown beyond their regions of origin. Historically known as the “Polovtsian statues,” they are found in significant numbers across a wide
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Did Vikings possess superior ancient technology ahead of their time? Can archaeologists solve the puzzle of this old Scandinavian mystery? Whose name is inscribed on this enigmatic ancient sword? We may think we know a
