

Eating Like a Roman: Healthy Greens, Gritty Bread and Fish Paste – The Evolution of Ancient Roman Cuisine
While the reputation of ancient Roman dining features decadent drinking and feasting to a point of excess – leading to notorious purges in Read More


How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II
Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How ...


A Pharaoh’s Exploits Recorded for All Time: The Battle of Megiddo—Part I
With the death of the famous female Pharaoh – Hatshepsut – Thutmose III rose to power and knew there would be trouble. On the banks of the Orontes River, a revolt was brewing. Amassing a huge army and heading out on a forced march, the Egypti...