From wheat in the Fertile Crescent to potatoes in the Andes, here are 5 concrete ways agriculture reshaped human history, power, war, and cities.
Ancient History
Damnatio Memoriae: When Rome Erased You From History
Damnatio memoriae was Rome’s punishment of erasing a person from memory. How did it work, who suffered it, and why does “to the void you go” still resonate?
Medieval Europe vs Ancient Rome: Why We Pick Sides
Why are so many people more drawn to medieval Europe than ancient Rome? A deep dive into aesthetics, warfare, power, and slavery across the two eras.
What If The Brazen Bull Had Been Real?
The brazen bull of Phalaris is one of antiquity’s most horrifying torture stories. What if it really existed and was widely used? A grounded what‑if.
Boudica vs Rome: Revolt, Revenge, and a Burned London
Why did Queen Boudica destroy Roman cities like Londinium, and what was the Boudican Destruction Horizon? A comparison of Iceni revolt and Roman rule.
Why Male–Male Sex Was Normal in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece normalized male–male relationships without a modern idea of sexual orientation. Here’s how it worked, why it spread, and what changed.
What Is That Egyptian Man Doing to the Child?
A strange Egyptian scene shows a man gripping a child’s face. Is it surgery, punishment, or ritual? Three grounded what-if scenarios, and which fits best.
Is There an Anti‑Hannibal? Losing Battles, Winning Wars
Is there an “anti-Hannibal” in history, a commander who lost most battles but still won the war? Three grounded what‑if scenarios and why they almost never happen.
What We Really Lost in the Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria did not make us 1000 years behind, but its loss still mattered. Here’s what it actually was, what burned, and what we truly lost.
Exploring Interpretatio Graeca in Ancient History
Discover the practice of interpretatio graeca, its origins, key figures, events, consequences, and its lasting impact on cultural and religious history.