If Emperor Commodus were to be remembered as one thing, it’d likely be a man of many. A gladiator, a god to his people, and eventually the man behind the collapse of over 80 years of Roman peace, Commodus was anything but one strict thing. Commodus, the son of the famous Emperor Marcus Aurelius, lived […]
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The world of archaeology is always full of surprises. Every day, new discoveries are made that change the way we think about history and our understanding of the past. In this blog post, we will take a look at 10 of the coolest archaeological discoveries humans have made. These discoveries have rewritten history books and
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Glorious humanoids with gilded armors, beautiful wings, perfect faces, and an all-righteous nature that brings warmth, comfort, and solace — that’s how we picture angels. After all, that’s how we’ve depicted the majestic creatures throughout history in every piece of art and literature. Is this common description a portrayal of our reimagination, or does it
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Throughout human history, there have been many dark and difficult times that have tested the resilience of our species. From devastating wars and pandemics to natural disasters and economic crises, some periods have been particularly challenging for those who lived through them. Let’s look at ten of the most terrible years to be alive, examining
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The practice of crucifixion is one of the most infamous and brutal methods of execution in history. However, it’s unclear when and where the first crucifixion occurred. Still, many believe that the practice was first used by the ancient Persians and later adopted by the Romans. “Crucifixion” comes from the Latin crux, meaning “cross.” Crucifixion
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Roman history is full of striking female leaders who opposed Rome’s power. In Britain, for instance, Boudicca led a famous rebellion by the Iceni tribe against the Roman occupation of the south of England in 60 AD. In the mid-third century AD, the Queen of the Palmyrene Empire, Zenobia, invaded the eastern provinces of the
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For centuries, the Romans have been known for their remarkable engineering feats and exquisite architecture. From massive arenas where the gladiators fought to beautiful temples, they left their mark from northern Britain to the Black Sea and from the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea. But what about the homes of ordinary Romans? What were
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Slavery was an everyday fact of life in the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire which followed it. Although scholars have to rely on approximations and the prevalence of slavery varied over time, it is estimated that upwards of 20% of the population of the Roman Empire were slaves. That would be roughly 15 million
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While many people alive today will say that 2020 is the worst year they have ever seen, many precede it on the list of horrific times in human history. In 2020, the world watched in horror as millions of people died from the coronavirus pandemic, whole countries shut down, and nobody knew what to do
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The story of Medusa is a tragic one, and her backstory isn’t one that myths often reveal. She was once a beautiful and powerful woman, but the Gods turned her into a monster despite her inability to control the events in her life. What exactly happened to cause her transformation? Let’s take a closer look
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