1. Dragons Have Been Around For Thousands of Years Dragons are nothing new. They’ve been part of world culture and mythology for thousands of years.

1. The Word Gargoyle Comes From French The word ‘Gargoyle’ comes from the French word ‘Gargouille‘ which means throat or gullet. This is probably because

1. The Middle Ages Weren’t Smelly! When we think of the medieval period, what tends to come to mind? People in stocks? Knights? Smelly peasants

The huge statue of Ramesses II in Luxor Temple, Egypt.  The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient

A young boy receiving vaccination. Image credit: Volodymyr Maksymchuk/Shutterstock.com Smallpox is caused by the Variola virus, which dates back to prehistoric times other diseases traveled

View of Rome from Castel Sant’Angelo.  The original name of the Roman Colosseum was the Flavian Amphitheatre. The aqueduct at Pont du Gard carried 9

The USS ‘United States’ commanded by Stephen Decatur captures the British ship ‘Macedonian,’ October 30, 1812 The War of 1812 was between The United States

American Red Cross van and workers at a disaster site in Manhattan, US.  Through its humanitarian efforts, the Red Cross provides emergency assistance, disaster preparedness

Shipwrecks throughout history have often been the source of priceless treasures.  95% of the ocean is still unexplored. Titanic’s remains are worth USD 200 million.

Monument in memory of those killed in the revolution of 1905 in St. Petersburg on Senate Square.  The Labor Movement and all the other smaller

The storming of the Bastille, 1789, part of the French Revolution. The French Revolution is notable for the abolishment of the French monarchy which had

Chemical weapons are typically classed in one of the following categories: lethal agents, incapacitating agents, and harassing agents, each of which has multiple sub-categories based

Although we cannot know for sure when the first successful fire was built, scientists study fossil records for traces of charcoal. It is believed that

Ancient Egypt was one of the first civilizations with a written language. Egyptian women were considered equal to men in every aspect except occupation. The

Recreation of an early hominid’s appearance Early humans are thought to have evolved between 6 and 2 million years ago in eastern and southern Africa.

The Landing of Columbus, October 11, 1492, painting by Currier & Ives, 1846.  Christopher Columbus and Leif Eriksson are the most credible candidates to have

A World War soldier reading a book while posted at the warfront. I Even though many officials believed World War I would be over in

Romulus and Remus and the she-wolf.  According to myths, twin brothers and demigods, Romulus and Remus, established the foundations of the mighty empire on April

The Famine statues, in Custom House Quay in the Dublin Docklands.  Famines have affected every inhabited continent in the world but the frequency and location

The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused the most casualties of all earthquakes that have taken place in the 21st century thus far. More than

Petra by Night Throughout history, great cities have risen and fallen. The reasons why civilizations disappear forever can be based upon climate changes, wars, and

A monarch is an unelected ruler of a sovereign nation, who usually serves until their death or abdication. Monarchies are often hereditary, with each monarch

Much of the world’s history and politics have been shaped by royals, or monarchs, who have enjoyed absolute control over their nations’ people. Traditionally, these

History can be brutal. For centuries, humans have been captivated by the spectacle of violence, often in the struggle for power. While there are numerous

Human history is riddled with epic and devastating tales of battles and wars fought. In modern times, the Battle of Stalingrad between the Russians and Germans was

Ancient cities are sprinkled across the globe and evoke the fascination of tourists and historians alike. Some, like Cairo, contain ancient monuments and architecture spread amongst

When it comes to wars, size does matter.  And in the grand scheme of things, the longest wars ever fought by human beings are unsurprisingly

Western colonialism is a political and economic phenomenon in which numerous European countries compete to control, conquer, and exploit other countries. By the end of

The Ancient Roman Empire was one of the largest and longest lasting empires in ancient history. It was also one of the most influential: Roman philosophy, technology,

Chariot races and gladiator fights were Ancient Roman entertainment, but it is where these events took place that gives a true glimpse into the past.

Believe it or not, the oldest known list of “must-see places” was written over two thousand years ago. A greek historian, Diodorus Siculus, listed the seven

The ancient cities of Egypt have remained important subjects of research and discourse thousands of years after their creation and demise. Their rich history and intriguing structure

Troy, the infamous city where love (or perhaps lust) doomed 10,000 men, women and children. You know the story: Helen the beautiful maiden of antiquity,

Ancient Egypt has long been the subject of fascination and mystery. And for good reason. Egypt is one of the oldest and longest-lasting civilizations to ever exist.

Ancient cities and settlements are dotted on every continent of Earth; many of them have been lost to time and some are even hidden in

Identifying the greatest emperors of China is no easy task. Chinese history dates back thousands of years. Throughout that time China had hundreds of emperors,

If you travel a lot, watch the Discovery channel, or read World Atlas, you know how beautiful our planet is. No matter where you live, the

Maryland is much more than its famous blue crabs. Often overlooked by some of its neighbors in the American Northeast, Maryland is home to a

Myth and legend encompass the once mighty city of Thebes. Indeed, even the mythical Hercules, the half-man half-god and son of Zeus, was born in

There exist over a thousand Egyptian deities, each with a unique and riveting story. The development of ancient Egyptian myths remains difficult to trace, especially

Ancient Greece was one of the first important civilizations in Europe. It brought many big contributions to the world, such as philosophy, literature, theatre, and sophisticated

Ancient Greek cities were some of the most important centers of culture and learning in the ancient world. Some of these cities, like Athens and Sparta, are

Before we get our hands dirty digging up the past in search of the 7 Greatest Ancient Civilizations, we must have a basic understanding of

Most societies, in some form of another, have had systems designed to resolve disputes and uphold the rule of law. Stories of passionate arguments, surprise