In some gladiator games, nearly every contest resulted in the death of the loser, while in others, almost everyone was spared. From the 1st century A.D., details of about 100 fights were preserved on tombstones or inscriptions, and out of the 200 gladiators involved, 19 were recorded as killed. […]
The Romans’ concept of entertainment was that, most of those events had a religious component, held on religious holidays, accompanied by prayers and sacrifices, a way of paying homage to the gods. […]
The innovations in Ancient Egypt continued during and after the reign of Tuthmosis. He was the one who was first buried at the Valley of the Kings. He changed the age-old tradition to preserve his life in the next world. […]
Amenhotep I followed the glorious legacy of his father, who was a great ruler of the XVIIIth Dynasty. He was followed by Tuthmosis, an equally powerful and successful king. […]
Ahmose was a great ruler in ancient Egypt. He defeated the Hyksos, gave important titles to women, established Thebes as a second powerful capital, and increased the wealth of Egypt. […]
Besides the conversion to Christianity, which raised many eyebrows at the time, Constantine introduced several important reforms. The great emperor also set up the city of Constantinople, which served as the eastern capital of the empire. […]
While Constantine had brought stability to the Roman Empire, Constantius II and Julian were challenged by both external and internal foes. They were successful in in parts to tackle the issues in hand. […]
Ancient Greeks believed in living relaxed lives. The men spent much of their time in activities that helped them socialize and relax, such as sporting events, visiting clubs or theaters, and attending symposia. However, women in ancient Greece were expected to take care of their houses and not go out without being chaperoned. […]
An integral part of ancient Greek culture, the symposia were drinking parties held in private homes. They could range from intellectual discussions to orgies, depending on the guests present. They were also a big platform for culture transmission. […]
People in ancient Athens led very relaxed lives. A typical day was spent in pursuing various activities in the Agora, gymnasia, and symposia. The ancient Greeks believed that life was much too valuable to be spent working. […]
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