Agesilaus II, born disabled and considered to be the greatest king of Sparta and the first to go on campaign in Asia against the Persians, is the...

Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization. These battles ranged...

Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture. In fact,...

The ancient Greeks did not just have legends about their own nation. They also had legends pertaining to surrounding states. One of the most prominent...

Ancient Greek inscriptions appear on some of the most prominent buildings in the world. Whether on the entrance of a historical Western European...

The ravages of time have not been kind to many ancient Roman statues. Indeed, many of these Classical sculptures were discovered centuries later in...

Just like in modern times, many people in antiquity enjoyed visiting the tombs of famous historical figures. One of the most famous historical figures...

By Dimitris Aristopoulos Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with...

Prof Corinne Fowler has been embroiled in the culture wars that so often mark British public debate, targeted by some who argue she is ‘woke’ and...

We all know our own astrological sign. However, you might not have known that the origins of astrology link back to ancient Greek mythology, with...