Category: Ancient History

The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) went down in the history of Ancient Greece as the most significant conflict between Athens and Sparta. There were irreconcilable differences between Sparta and Athens for a long time, mainly due to the various forms of statehood of these large ancient polises. The misunderstandings between the two sides deteriorated because…

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most devastating natural disasters of all time, virtually destroying the city of Pompeii. The video by History Channel (2021) thoroughly explains the causes of the tragedy and speculates on what might happen in the future. The eruption in 79 AD resulted in nearly…

The geography and topography of Rome had a significant impact on the history of the ancient Roman world since they created preconditions for the later prosperity of the Roman Empire. Italy was a predominantly agricultural country. The nature of the soil and climate made it possible to grow olives and grapes and grain crops: millet,…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The ancient Greece nation faced unprecedented strife and discord among its City-States in the periods leading to the outbreak of Peloponnesian conflict. This state of affairs elicited fear and skepticism among those states that stood to lose influence such as, those states that formed the…

First of all, it is important to clearly define what ‘the rule of law’ is. The rule of law is a legal doctrine, according to which no one can be above the law, everyone is equal before the law, and no one can be punished except in the manner prescribed by law and only for…

Table of Contents Ancient Times The Roman Empire The Medieval Age Conclusion References From antiquity to the 17th century, religion is a very public matter in Europe and the rest of the world. A casual study of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire will reveal the same thing. This is more evident when tracing the…

The Mesopotamian Empire had several achievements throughout its existence. The achievements ranged from powerful kingdoms to trade and agriculture. It is worth to mention that this empire spanned over several centuries. This essay explores the achievements of the Mesopotamian Empire. King Sargon created the world’s largest first empire. The Akkadian dynasty was founded by Sargon.…

Sports origin is deeply rooted in the rich history of Rome and ancient Greece. Olympic games in ancient Greek represent one of the oldest and most foundational types of sports recorded in history. Colosseum is a familiar battlefield where gladiators hosted several ferocious and suspenseful chariot races. Both the violence-driven Roman culture and the athletic…

The Hellenistic period is one of the important eras in Mediterranean history covering the period between 323 BC (when Alexander the Great died) and 31 BC during the Battle of Actium, which heralded the emergence of the Roman Empire. During this time, the Greek cultural influence peaked in terms of geographical expansion, especially in the…

Table of Contents Introduction Telemachus’ time in 400 AD Telemachus’ call to go to Rome Telemachus witnesses the gladiator fights Telemachus’ intervention in the gladiator fights Telemachus’ death Conclusion References Introduction Many people in the world value their lives, and they cannot sacrifice it for any reason. However, Telemachus sacrificed his life for the sake…