If most people in antiquity could not read, how did written laws, taxes, and bureaucracy function? Three grounded what-if scenarios, and which fits the evidence.
Ancient History
5 Ways Agriculture Actually Changed Human History
From wheat in the Fertile Crescent to potatoes in the Andes, here are 5 concrete ways agriculture reshaped human history, power, war, and cities.
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.
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.
The 5 Wonders Of The Ancient World
The 7 wonders of the world as we know them give them an insight into our … The 5 Wonders Of The Ancient WorldRead more
4 Strange Historical Hunting Techniques Still In Practice
History has give way to all sorts of strange customs. When it comes to hunting, however, … 4 Strange Historical Hunting Techniques Still In PracticeRead more
Under Attack: The Most Deadly Biological Weapons In History
Over the course of history, there has been a huge development in the types of weapons … Under Attack: The Most Deadly Biological Weapons In HistoryRead more