In 494 BC, the Spartans invaded a city defended mostly by women and were defeated
But when the time shall come that the female conquers in battle, Driving away the male, and wins great
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Classical antiquity
10 Best Books on Ancient Rome
From extraordinary lives and gruesome deaths to humiliating defeat and heady victory, our list brings all the tragedy and victory
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Crash Course: Evolution of the Roman Military
Accorded by some as being the most effective and long-lived military institution known to history, Rome’s military was the key
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7 Myths About The Romans That Need To Go
Popular media has done a splendid job in making sure our depiction of history is as inaccurate as possible. Just
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Quiz: How similar are you to Augustus Caesar?
Born Gaius Octavius, Augustus was the first emperor of Rome, responsible for creating an institution that would last millennia after
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10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented In Ancient Rome
Among the most successful civilization of antiquity, Ancient Rome gave more than its fair share of innovations. Building on their
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