David Thompson Thompson 
The Classical and Hellenistic periods of ancient Greece witnessed a remarkable artistic focus on the human form. Sculptors sought to portray the body not merely realistically, but with an idealized beauty that mirrored their belief in the divine nature of humanity. Their works aimed to express physical perfection and the inner spirit of their subjects. … Read more
Legend says Magnus Maximus founded Brittany, a French region populated by descendants of ancient Britons, but what’s the historical truth?
The Battle of the Granicus marked Alexander’s first triumph over Persia, initiating a string of conquests.
For centuries, the formidable kingdom of Lydia dominated much of Asia Minor, including the vibrant Ionian colonies along the coast.
Beneath the surface of peace, scandal and hypocrisy festered, tainting the legacy of Augustus’s imperial dynasty.
From Napoleon to Patton, the tactical mastery of Hannibal Barca has ignited the minds of military leaders across the centuries
The words of his mother, “Come back with your shield, or on it,” haunted him. Not with pride, as they should for a true Spartan, but with a chilling shame. Aristodemus’ knuckles turned bloodless white on his spear, sweat slicking his palms beneath gleaming bronze armor. His eyes, slits of cold fury beneath his helmet, … Read more
Discover the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete, the birthplace of Europe’s first advanced society.
Deliver the past to your mind
