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AI image of Alexander the Great in battle. — 23 Aug 2024

Alexander the God

By Mary Naples

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It is no wonder that Alexander the Great (356 BC–323 BC) was often mistaken for a god; he modeled his life on nothing less. Instilled in him from an early age was the belief that he was the product of a union between his mother, Olympias, and the...
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AI image of Alexander the Great in battle. — 23 Aug 2024

Alexander the God

By Mary Naples

History & Tradition

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It is no wonder that Alexander the Great (356 BC–323 BC) was often mistaken for a god; he modeled his life on nothing less. Instilled in him from an early age was the belief that he was the product of a union between his mother, Olympias, and the...
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AI image of ancient Greek woman looking over the city — 21 Aug 2024

Women in Power in Ancient Times

By Aleksa Vučković

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The narrative of history often celebrates male rulers, warriors, and thinkers, yet the annals of ancient times are also adorned with the tales of formidable women who wielded significant power and influence. These women, from queens and pharaohs to...
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AI image of ancient Greek woman looking over the city — 21 Aug 2024

Women in Power in Ancient Times

By Aleksa Vučković

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The narrative of history often celebrates male rulers, warriors, and thinkers, yet the annals of ancient times are also adorned with the tales of formidable women who wielded significant power and influence. These women, from queens and pharaohs to...
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AI image of a beautiful woman with a gladiator. — 16 Aug 2024

The Three Husbands of Fulvia, the Leading Lady of the Ancient Roman Elites

By MartiniF

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Modern readers perhaps know Fulvia primarily as the cuckolded wife of Mark Antony and Cleopatra's love rival. But this description falls far short of her figure. In fact, Fulvia was one of the most renowned and politically prominent ladies in...
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AI image of a beautiful woman with a gladiator. — 16 Aug 2024

The Three Husbands of Fulvia, the Leading Lady of the Ancient Roman Elites

By MartiniF

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Modern readers perhaps know Fulvia primarily as the cuckolded wife of Mark Antony and Cleopatra's love rival. But this description falls far short of her figure. In fact, Fulvia was one of the most renowned and politically prominent ladies in...
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Chitchenitza with the Milky Way captured behind it. — 12 Aug 2024

Religious Practices in Ancient Maya Civilization

By Aleksa Vučković

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The ancient Maya civilization, known for its intricate and highly developed society, flourished in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, reaching its zenith during the Classic Period (250-900 AD). Central to the Maya way of life were their religious...
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Chitchenitza with the Milky Way captured behind it. — 12 Aug 2024

Religious Practices in Ancient Maya Civilization

By Aleksa Vučković

History & Tradition

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The ancient Maya civilization, known for its intricate and highly developed society, flourished in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, reaching its zenith during the Classic Period (250-900 AD). Central to the Maya way of life were their religious...
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The Ring of Brodgar in the evening. — 09 Aug 2024

Rewriting Neolithic Orkney: The Ness of Brodgar

By Rebecca Batley

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For centuries the Ness of Brodgar lay silent and undisturbed, jutting out from Orkney between the Loch of Harry and the Loch of Stenness: right at the center of Orkney’s Neolithic landscape. The large whale back mound upon it was thought to be a...
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The Ring of Brodgar in the evening. — 09 Aug 2024

Rewriting Neolithic Orkney: The Ness of Brodgar

By Rebecca Batley

History & Tradition

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For centuries the Ness of Brodgar lay silent and undisturbed, jutting out from Orkney between the Loch of Harry and the Loch of Stenness: right at the center of Orkney’s Neolithic landscape. The large whale back mound upon it was thought to be a...
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