Ancient Greek trireme warships, which had three banks of oarsmen, were so effective that they enabled the rise of Athens as a ...

Greek, the oldest written language still in use, has shaped culture, philosophy, and science for over 3,700 years.

Historians who’ve researched the origins of antisemitism say it goes way back. Anti Jewish sentiment traces to the ancients.

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The events of the Trojan War are written about in a number of works of Ancient Greek literature, including Homer’s epic poem The Iliad, which is at least 2,500 years old. The cause of war is ...

You can study ancient Greek and Latin from beginner level up. You can also study Archaeology, Egyptology, Greek and Roman Literature, and Ancient Philosophy. Further options are available in other ...

How One Ancient Language Went Global” explores the roots of language and how it spread and changed across time and place.

Study Latin and/or Greek, starting from beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Optional units allow you to study related subjects. These include ancient literature, religion, philosophy, art, ...

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LANZHOU — Known for his deep engagement with Chinese literature, German sinologist Martin Woesler recently made his first visit to the ancient Silk Road hub of Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu ...

Representation of many of the world's faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream ...