After Alexander the Great established himself as emperor of Asia, replacing the Persian Empire with his own, he urged his generals to marry Persian women in the famous Susa weddings. The Greek general ...

Flag used by the Greek sipahis of the Ottoman army between 1431 and 1619. By Philly boy92 – Own work, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons Under Ottoman rule, merchant ships used red and blue flags, ...

Ask students to step into the past to better understand the present. Can ancient drama heal contemporary campus divides? That’s what one small liberal arts college believes. Kenyon College in Ohio is ...

Beauty was extremely important in ancient Greece and not just for women but for men, as well. As admirers of beauty, ancient Greeks placed great emphasis on healthy skin, and, naturally, they ...

The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...

Six catchy songs to learn exploring the civilisation and stories of Ancient Greece. See the Teacher Notes for curriculum-based activities based on the songs. Exploring Ancient Greek gods and ...

Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...

When Elon Musk performed a gesture that many saw as a fascist gesture, his supporters claimed it was a Roman salute. So ...

Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95. The British actress, who was married to Lord Laurence Olivier, was known for her Golden Globe award-winning performances in TV ...

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