Latest Ancient History Articles

This week's articles from Ancient History Encyclopedia fresh in your inbox! [View this email in your browser]( Our mission is to improve history education worldwide by creating the most complete, freely accessible and reliable history resource in the world. [Support Us]( This Week's Articles 08 May 2018 [Richard I]( Richard I, or Richard the Lionheart (Cœur de Lion), was King of England from 1189 to 1199 CE. Known for his courage and successes in warfare, the king was so busy with the Third Crusade (1189–1192... — [continue reading »]( [Roman Mythology]( The ancient Romans had a rich mythology and, while much of it was derived from their neighbors and predecessors, the Greeks, it still defined the rich history of the Roman people... — [continue reading »]( [The Vedas]( The Vedas are a collection of hymns and other ancient religious texts written in India between about 1500 and 1000 BCE. It includes elements such as liturgical material as well as mythological... — [continue reading »]( [Medieval Tournament]( The medieval tournament was a forum for European knights where they could practise and show off their military skills in activities such as jousting or the mêlée, indulge... — [continue reading »]( [Greek Colonization]( In the first half of the first millennium BCE, ancient Greek city-states, most of which were maritime powers, began to look beyond Greece for land and resources, and so they founded colonies... — [continue reading »]( [Augustus]( Augustus Caesar (27 BCE – 14 CE) was the name of the first and, by most accounts, greatest Roman emperor. Augustus was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on 23 September 63 BCE. Octavian... — [continue reading »]( [Asia Minor]( Ancient Asia Minor is a geographic region located in the south-western part of Asia comprising most of what is present-day Turkey. The earliest reference to the region comes from tablets... — [continue reading »]( [Enuma Elish - The Babylonian Epic of Creation - Full Text]( The Enuma Elish (also known as The Seven Tablets of Creation) is the Mesopotamian creation myth whose title is derived from the opening lines of the piece, "When on High"... — [continue reading »]( [Aztec Sacrifice]( The religion of the Aztec civilization which flourished in ancient Mesoamerica (1345-1521 CE) has gained an infamous reputation for bloodthirsty human sacrifice with lurid tales of... — [continue reading »]( [Anna Komnene]( Anna Komnene (aka Anna Comnena, 1083-1153 CE) was the eldest daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081-1118 CE) and the author of a lengthy biography of her father’s... — [continue reading »]( [Roman Gladiator]( A Roman gladiator was an ancient professional fighter who specialised with particular weapons and armur. They fought before the public in organised games held in large purpose-built arenas... — [continue reading »]( [Peloponnesian War]( The Peloponnesian War fought between ancient Athens and Sparta (who won) and their respective allies came in two stages, the first from c. 460 to 446 BCE and the second and more significant... — [continue reading »]( [Alexandria, Egypt]( Alexandria is a port city located on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It is most famous in antiquity as the site of the Pharos, the great lighthouse... — [continue reading »]( [Assyrian Warfare]( Assyria began as a small trading community centered at the ancient city of Ashur and grew to become the greatest empire in the ancient world prior to the conquests of Alexander the Great... — [continue reading »]( [The Hittites]( The Hittites occupied the ancient region of Anatolia (also known as Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey) prior to 1700 BCE, developed a culture apparently from the indigenous Hatti (and possibly... — [continue reading »]( Support Our Work In the last year we have helped over 15 million people learn about ancient history, for free. Become a member and support us with just $5 per month. [Become a Member]( Our Digital Magazine Beautifully produced, Timeless Travels is a 100-page magazine written by experts in their field. If you love history and travel, then this is the magazine for you! The digital edition gives you access to the full back-catalogue of issues with hundreds of articles about historical sites around the world. Subscribe today and gain instant access to the latest issue and all future issues the minute they are published! [Subscribe Now]( Support Our Non-Profit Company We are a non-profit company publishing the world's most-read history encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia is one of the most-trusted history resources in the world, known for its editorial quality, independence, and integrity. Prestigious institutions and publications recommend us as an educational resource, including Oxford University, the European Commission, and the US School Library Journal. [Donate]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( [Google Plus]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Tumblr]( [Tumblr]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia 8 Precision Court Park Terrace EastHorsham, West Sussex RH13 5DJ United Kingdom [Add us to your address book](//ancient.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=c3168e59d8bfba7986977db46&id=ac74a77c22) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [MailChimp Email Marketing](