The nature of worship varies across time and location, but one common feature of ancient religions was that of human sacrifice. The methods and motivations of such sacrifices differed across belief systems, as did the choices of sacrifices, but the fact remains that...
Politically motivated and designed to cause tension, panic, and change, the assassinations of world leaders, governing individuals, and other influential figures have been conducted throughout the course of history. From ancient civilizations to modern societies,...
Throughout history, many individuals have established themselves as leaders and warriors. From demonstrating strategic military prowess to displaying impressive feats of strength and combat, these legendary fighters made their mark on history to inspire future...
A previous post highlighted three of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Though many of the features of this list have not withstood the test of time, even the ruins depict their impressive construction and influence. Spanning from Europe to Africa, these ancient...
Originally, the list detailing the wonders of the ancient world consisted solely of Greek constructions. However, after the initial list was lost, non-Greek monuments were featured in addition to some of the original pieces. Comprising this list are examples of human...
