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What Did Helen Of Troy Look Like?

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Ancient Religion and Mythology, Greek

Are The Greek Gods Evil? – Ancient Morality Explored

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Ancient Religion and Mythology, Roman

The Complete Guide To Roman Mythology And Religion

Roman goddess Trivia
Ancient Religion and Mythology, Roman

Roman Goddess Trivia – Guardian of Crossroads

Sirens vs. Harpies, are they the same?
Ancient Religion and Mythology, Greek

Sirens vs. Harpies – Similarities, Differences and Origins

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Artwork of priests of Ancient Rome. Key to Roman Mythology and Religion

The Complete Guide To Roman Mythology And Religion

Tom Curley

Welcome to our comprehensive hub on Roman mythology and religion, your portal to exploring the …

Julius Caesar's greatest achievements

Top 16 Julius Caesar Achievements – (What Made Him Great)

Tom Curley

Was Julius Caesar a good leader? His record of military conquests and administrative reforms profoundly …

The Creation of the World (Orbis fabrica), from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', print, Antonio Tempesta. Ovid the most famous Roman poet

Famous Roman Poets – The Golden Age of Roman Poetry

Tom Curley

This article explores the great Golden Age of Roman poetry, a period that shaped our …

The Roman Senate. Roman Citizenship was a requirement to become a senator

Civitas – Why Roman Citizenship Was So Important

Tom Curley

“Civis Romanus sum” – “I am a Roman citizen.” This declaration epitomized the pride and …

A Spartan Soldier

Rome vs Sparta – Who Would Win At Their Peak?

Tom Curley

History is brimming with stories of ancient empires and legendary rivalries; few are as renowned …

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Artwork of priests of Ancient Rome. Key to Roman Mythology and Religion

The Complete Guide To Roman Mythology And Religion

Welcome to our comprehensive hub on Roman mythology and religion, your portal to exploring the …

Roman goddess Trivia

Roman Goddess Trivia – Guardian of Crossroads

As the goddess of crossroads, Trivia’s domain extended beyond the physical intersections of Roman roads …

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Constantine XI

Constantine XI’s Final Speech and the End of Byzantium

Tom Curley

“You, my comrades in arms, obey the commands of your leaders in the knowledge that …

Artwork of a Byzantine Emperor. Who are the greatest Byzantine Emperors?

Top 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors

Tom Curley

Welcome to a journey through the annals of history, where we explore the grandeur of …

Artwork of the Plague of Justinian. Byzantine Mosaic style. What if the Plague of Justinian never happened?

What if the Plague of Justinian never happened?

Tom Curley

What if the Plague of Justinian had remained a dormant threat, never erupting into the …

Artwork of the 1453 Siege of Constantinople. Just one of many Sieges of Constantinople

The 6 Sieges of Constantinople that Defined a Millennium

Tom Curley

Welcome to an epic journey through time as we delve into the six most pivotal …

A modern imagination of Constantinople

What if Constantinople Didn’t Fall? – (Modern Byzantium?)

Tom Curley

The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453 was a turning point in history, …

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Constantine XI

Constantine XI’s Final Speech and the End of Byzantium

“You, my comrades in arms, obey the commands of your leaders in the knowledge that …

Artwork of a Byzantine Emperor. Who are the greatest Byzantine Emperors?

Top 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors

Welcome to a journey through the annals of history, where we explore the grandeur of …

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Statue of Achilles. Alexander the Great and Achilles have a long connected history

Alexander the Great and Achilles – The Heroic Rivalry

Tom Curley

In the annals of history and the realms of myth, few figures loom as large …

Artwork showing Alexander face to face with a roman general. Could Alexander the Great have conquered Rome?

Could Alexander the Great have conquered Rome?

Tom Curley

Imagine if Alexander the Great aimed for Rome! Could he have reshaped history by conquering …

Image of Alexander the Great as an Indian King

Could Alexander the Great have conquered India?

Tom Curley

Could Alexander the Great have conquered India? That’s a question that has intrigued minds for …

Ai generated image of Alexander the Great bas on a Roman era marble bust.

What did Alexander the Great Look Like? – (AI Images)

Tom Curley

Alexander the Great’s legacy as a formidable military leader is undisputed, yet the details of …

Artwork of the Diadochi waiting in the shadows

Diadochi Drama – Cutthroat World of Alexander’s Successors

Tom Curley

The death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC marked the end of an era …

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Statue of Achilles. Alexander the Great and Achilles have a long connected history

Alexander the Great and Achilles – The Heroic Rivalry

In the annals of history and the realms of myth, few figures loom as large …

Artwork showing Alexander face to face with a roman general. Could Alexander the Great have conquered Rome?

Could Alexander the Great have conquered Rome?

Imagine if Alexander the Great aimed for Rome! Could he have reshaped history by conquering …

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A Spartan Soldier

Rome vs Sparta – Who Would Win At Their Peak?

Tom Curley

History is brimming with stories of ancient empires and legendary rivalries; few are as renowned …

The best Greek mythology books

The Best Greek Mythology Books – (Fiction & Non Fiction)

Tom Curley

This guide presents the best Greek mythology books, catering to a wide range of preferences. …

Statue of Achilles. Alexander the Great and Achilles have a long connected history

Alexander the Great and Achilles – The Heroic Rivalry

Tom Curley

In the annals of history and the realms of myth, few figures loom as large …

Spartan soldiers

The Religion of Sparta – Origins, Gods, and Rituals

Tom Curley

Sparta stands out as a society singularly devoted to war and honor. Yet beneath the …

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Mythical Creatures and Monsters of Greek Mythology

Tom Curley

In the tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, amidst the heroic exploits of gods and mortals, …

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What Did Helen Of Troy Look Like?

Helen of Troy, whose face famously launched a thousand ships, has captivated storytellers and artists …

Artwork of an Evil Greek god, are the Greek gods evil?

Are The Greek Gods Evil? – Ancient Morality Explored

Diving into the heart of Greek mythology, our article sets out to uncover the truth …