History
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.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient Greece, women had limited rights, and they were considered less valuable than men. Greek Queen Artemisia I of Caria was luckier
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Deir el-Bahri, a sacred resting place for the pharaohs, is a mountain valley on the western bank of the Nile River near Thebes,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The lost kingdom of Urartu is shrouded in mystery because very little is known about this ancient place and the origin of its
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are numerous striking historical similarities between Ivar the Boneless and Ímar that have led some scholars to suggest that these two Vikings
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Emma of Normandy is one of the most intriguing medieval queens who pushed England into a new era, and yet, she is largely
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376) was the eldest son and heir of England's King Edward III Plantagenet. Historically speaking, he was a very talented
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Holger Danske, also called Holger or Ogier the Dane, was a fearsome Viking warrior. He was a legendary knight and national hero of
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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When a strange prophecy is fulfilled, we can either call it a coincidence or say we believe it’s possible to predict future events.
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - One of the intriguing unsolved medieval murder cases in 14th-century England involves the assassination of a priest near St Paul’s Cathedral in 1337. The
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A wealthy and brave shipowner, Laskarina "Bouboulina" Pinotsis (1771–1825) was a fleet commander who participated in the War of Greek Independence against the
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Middle Ages are often associated with heroic figures such as Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, and Henry V, as well as brave knights. However,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Access to the impressive and expansive underground city is exclusively through discreetly concealed tunnels originating from the nearby Mtkvari River. The cave city
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Women have always highly regarded lipstick as the primary and most popular beauty tool of all time. Millennia ago, it covered up the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The two brave young warrior Vietnamese women - Trung Trac and Trung Nhi - lived between 12 and 43 AD and, in 39
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - No one knows his real name or date of birth and death. His entire life is shrouded in mystery. Some doubt he existed,
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Established around 500 B.C. in Crotone, Italy, the Pythagorean Brotherhood was one of the earliest secret societies. Crotone was a flourishing Greek colony
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - They say it is only a legend, nothing more—a mere whisper carried by the winds of time. You can choose to believe it
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The legendary landmark is located near the east coast of Gotland and almost directly east of Visby, in the parish of Boge on the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Nicholas of Cusa, also known as Nicolaus Cusanus, Nicholas of Kues, and Nicolaus Krebs, was a man unafraid to voice unorthodox opinions. He
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some people are destined to rule, and some are obliged to follow in their family's footsteps. Being an emperor was a nightmare to
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Pisidian people built the city of Termessos at an elevation of 1,050 meters above sea level, providing them a significant advantage against
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you had the misfortune of crossing Freydis Eiriksdottir's path today, it would be wise not to mess with her. To say she
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When Cato was a child, one could see he would be different one day. He was extremely stubborn and could not tolerate obvious
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Marat must die! These were the words Charlotte Corday yelled. There was no way to persuade the young woman to stop her plan.
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Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – What can a Holy Emperor and a wizard possibly have in common? It may sound implausible that a magician tutored a Pope, but
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Ancient History Facts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - During the days of the Roman Republic, two consuls were elected. They served one year before they were replaced. If a consul died
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - "He who digs a pit for others falls in himself." This old saying has stood the test of time and proved true in
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The enduring fascination with Vikings has ensured that the tales of legendary figures like Ragnar Lothbrok, Erik the Red, Björn Ironside, Ivar the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The role of the cupbearer has a rich history that dates back thousands of years, with many notable individuals having served in this
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