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.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Empress Wu Zetian was a pivotal and influential figure in Chinese history, renowned for her strong and distinctive personality. As the only woman to rule as an Emperor, she boldly challenged traditional Confucian beliefs that
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Legendary British King Lud is shrouded in a veil of mystery. Did he ever exist? Was he the real founder of London or a Celtic God? What was his connection to the Tuatha De Danann, a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Brothers and sisters can love or hate each other. Siblings can also be rivals, which was by no means uncommon in the ancient world. Sometimes, encounters between siblings were deadly, as in the case of the
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 than lower-class women because her status offered more freedom, influence, and power.
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, an archaeological site of tombs and temples. In ancient times, Deir El-Bahri
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 people. To this day, archaeologists continue to search for more traces of
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 may have been the same person. If that is true, it’s time
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 forgotten today. Who was this strong-minded woman determined to stay in England
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 leader during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453), a series of battles with
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 Denmark. His entire life, from birth to death, is shrouded in mystery.
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. Coincidences do happen. We all know that, but the puzzling death of
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 question arises: why would a noblewoman commit such an act? Possible motives
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 Ottoman Empire. Bouboulina (sometimes spelled Boubalina Lascarina) was the daughter of a
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, women also played significant roles during this period, despite being less frequently
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 of Vardzia, located in southern Georgia near Aspindza, is a monastery complex
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 imperfections of their appearance and emphasized the lips, giving them a beautiful
