YOUR JOURNEY TO THE PAST
In an era when iron was more precious than gold and chariots were the tanks of their time, the Hittites built an impressive empire that stretched from the Aegean Sea to Mesopotamia. Their capital, Hattusa, was a labyrinth of palaces,…
In the grand narrative of ancient history, few mysteries have sparked as much fascination and speculation as the enigma of the Sea Peoples. In a dramatic episode that marked the end of the Bronze Age, around the 12th century BCE,…
In the 2nd millennium BCE, the territory of present-day Iran was inhabited by various groups and civilizations that had a significant impact on the cultural and political development of the region. One of the lesser-known civilizations that lived during this…
The Epic of Atrahasis is a Mesopotamian myth from the Old Babylonian period, roughly the 18th century BCE, and stands among the earliest known literary texts. This ancient narrative recounts the creation of humanity and a divine flood that bears…
Known as the “Cloud Warriors,” the Chachapoya were a pre-Columbian people who inhabited the mountainous region of northern Peru, in the cloud forest zone of the Andes. Their culture flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries, distinguished by their unique…
Naram Sin, the legendary grandson of Sargon the Great, stands as one of the most remarkable kings of the Akkadian Empire. His reign, from 2261 to 2224 BCE, was marked by significant political and religious innovations, along with impressive territorial…
Sargon the Great, also known as Sharrukin, was a legendary king of the Akkadian Empire, reigning from approximately 2334 BC to 2279 BC. He is considered one of the first great empire builders in history, unifying the conquest of Southern…
The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, was a pivotal moment in English history. This violent clash marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and led to the establishment of a new dynasty, the Normans, under William the…
Following the fragmentation of Alexander the Great’s vast empire in the wake of his death in 323 BCE, a period of power struggles known as the Wars of the Diadochi ensued. From this crucible emerged the Seleucid Empire, founded in…
On the tumultuous stage of the early Mediterranean world, two colossal empires clashed in a fierce struggle for supremacy: the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire. For centuries, their rivalry defined the course of history, influencing the fate of peoples…