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Important Events

Here we feature some of the most seminal, historical, and influential events throughout history – both celebrated and unheralded – from the emergence of powerful civilizations and empires, to famous battles, great achievements, and events that have helped shape the world we currently know.

Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)
7 September, 2024 - 22:44 Robbie Mitchell

Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)

Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor , was born on February 8, 1405, into a dynasty struggling to maintain control over a crumbling empire. By the time of his birth, the Byzantine...
Henry VIII Portrait, 1539-40, Hans Holbein the Younger
5 September, 2024 - 20:05 ancient origins

How Henry VIII Accidentally Changed the Way We Write History

By Raphaëlle Goyeau /The Conversation In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were...
Left; Salt man No 4 16 years old youth. Right; Head of Salt man 1, IIran Baastan Museum.
5 September, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

New Revelations Emerge About Pristine ‘Saltmen’ Mummies Site

Archaeologists are now closer than ever to unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Iranian salt mine, where the remains of miners, preserved in shocking poses, have been found in a state of grim,...
1570–1576 Titian's Flaying of Marsyas. Some researchers such as Helen Lessore speculate that Bragadin's flaying provided the inspiration for this painting.
4 September, 2024 - 20:41 Aleksa Vučković

The Fate of Marcantonio Bragadin and the Fall of Famagusta

The late 16th century was a time of immense turmoil in the Eastern Mediterranean, marked by the near-constant clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Venetian Republic over the control of the island...
Masada showing the siege ramp built by the Roman army
4 September, 2024 - 15:14 Sahir

Unbelievable Revelation that the Roman Siege of Masada Lasted Weeks, Not Years

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels...
Thracian, warriors, Bulgaria, Balkan, weapons, military warfare
1 September, 2024 - 20:29 Robbie Mitchell

Warriors of the Balkans: The Military Strategies and Weapons of the Thracians

The Thracians, an ancient group of tribes inhabiting the Balkans, were infamous for their exceptional warrior culture and distinctive military strategies. With a fierce reputation that struck fear...
Visualization of the situation around 3700 BC.
29 August, 2024 - 14:33 Nathan Falde

Study Shows Neolithic Population Declines Linked to Fear of Warfare

In the first few thousand years after the end of the last Ice Age, humanity experienced some curious and surprisingly rapid population crashes . While population crashes in ancient times have often...
Lysander: The Spartan who conquered Athens (Video)
25 August, 2024 - 23:51 Robbie Mitchell

Lysander: The Spartan Who Conquered Athens (Video)

Lysander, a formidable Spartan general, played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the Peloponnesian War , which saw the long-standing rivalry between Athens and Sparta culminate in a decisive...
The Forgotten Story of Spanish Conquerors in North America
25 August, 2024 - 21:15 Natalia Klimczak

The Forgotten Story of Spanish Conquerors in North America

Official history says that the Spanish colonizers in America were focused on the territory from Mexico to the end of South America. For centuries, there was the question of why the Spaniards didn't...
The Peutinger Map showing Antioch, Alexandria and Seleucia in the 4th century
23 August, 2024 - 22:16 Aleksa Vučković

Principality of Antioch, the Pillar of the Crusader States

For a long period, the Crusaders coveted the reclamation of the Holy Lands in the Middle East. Fueled by their religious devotion, they spent many generations vying for power and freedom in those...
Return of the warrior. Detail of fresco from early 4th century BC
21 August, 2024 - 22:48 Robbie Mitchell

Echoes of the Picentes: The Rise and Fall of an Italic People

The Picentes, also known as Piceni, were an ancient Italic people who inhabited the central Adriatic coast of Italy. Flourishing from the early Iron Age until their eventual conquest by the Roman...
The Assyrian Lachish reliefs depict the Assyrian victory over the kingdom of Judah 701 BC.
20 August, 2024 - 22:43 Aleksa Vučković

Historical, Archaeological, and Theological Debates Surrounding the Kingdom of Judah

The Kingdom of Judah, an ancient state established in the Southern Levant during the Iron Age, has long been a focal point for historians, archaeologists, and theologians alike. This small but...
Royalists vs. Parliament: The Civil Wars That Changed England
19 August, 2024 - 23:37 Robbie Mitchell

Royalists vs. Parliament: The Civil Wars That Changed England

The English Civil Wars were more than just a series of battles; they were a seismic shift in British history. Beginning in 1642, these conflicts between King Charles I and Parliament plunged the...
Roman Fury: Crushing the Bar Kokhba Revolt
18 August, 2024 - 23:08 Robbie Mitchell

Roman Fury: Crushing the Bar Kokhba Revolt

The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132–136 AD) was the final major conflict between the Jewish people and the Roman Empire. Following earlier confrontations, including the destruction of the Second Temple in 70...
A sea fight with the Barbary corsairs.
15 August, 2024 - 22:37 Aleksa Vučković

Barbary Corsairs, the Infamous Seaborne Plunderers

In ancient times, life on the open seas and the coasts was far from peaceful as it is today. For all the open waters were ripe for plunder - by pirates thirsty for loot. One of these pirate groups of...
5 Most Famous Clashes from the Crusades (Video)
14 August, 2024 - 00:50 Robbie Mitchell

5 Most Famous Clashes from the Crusades (Video)

The Crusades , marked by intense religious fervor and military conflicts, produced some of history's most significant battles. Among these, the Battle of Antioch (1097-1098) stands out as a pivotal...
War elephants in attack. Source: Gasi/Adobe Stock
8 August, 2024 - 14:57 ancient origins

Romans Were Terrified by War Elephants… at First

Imagine, for a moment, you are a Roman soldier at war. In the midst of battle, you are confronted with an enormous and loudly trumpeting creature you’ve never seen before. It appears to have sharp...
Carvings at Göbekli Tepe May Be the World’s Oldest Calendar
6 August, 2024 - 20:24 Gary Manners

Carvings at Göbekli Tepe May Be the World’s Oldest Calendar

New research has provided a new twist on the ancient carvings at Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in southern Turkey, suggesting that they may represent the world’s oldest known...
In situ artifacts from Algiers shipwreck, on top of wooden hull elements in the stern of the Barbary Corsair wreck.
6 August, 2024 - 18:13 Sahir

Wreck-Hunters Uncover A ‘Great Maritime Horror’ in the Mediterranean

Wreck-hunters have struck gold, or rather, a pirate ship, deep in the Mediterranean waters between Spain and Morocco! The remains of a 17th-century Barbary corsair have been uncovered, and it's...
Relief of Thracian Warriors from 6th-5th century BC, Reign of Darius I. Source: Kmrakmra/CC BY-SA 3.0
5 August, 2024 - 19:57 Robbie Mitchell

The Mysterious Thracians: Unveiling Their Unique Culture and Legacy 

Historians have had a tough time piecing together what they know about the Thracians, a mysterious civilization that once thrived in the regions encompassing modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey...
Augustus of Prima Porta. Source: Vatican Museums/CC BY-SA 4.0
3 August, 2024 - 17:31 Robbie Mitchell

The Incredible Reign of Augustus in Rome (Video)

The reign of Augustus marked a transformative period in Roman history, characterized by extensive construction and lasting political reforms. Augustus, originally named Octavian, rose to power after...
A painting representing the Battle of Marathon in the time of the Graeco-Persian Wars.
2 August, 2024 - 23:03 Robbie Mitchell

Titans Collide: The Graeco-Persian Wars

The Graeco-Persian Wars, sometimes referred to as simply the Persian Wars included some of the most epic clashes in human history. Spanning a 50-year period, these conflicts between the Greek city-...
Ancient migration procession, representing movement of J haplogroup.. Source: VK Studio/Adobe Stock
30 July, 2024 - 19:38 Dr. Eran Elhaik

The Journey of the J Haplogroups: Unraveling Using Ancient GPS

Human migration has been an intrinsic part of our existence since time immemorial. It's woven into the very fabric of our being, an innate aspect of our collective identity. There is something inside...
Oil on panel Dutch School painting depicting the Great Fire Of London
25 July, 2024 - 02:36 Richard Clements

Unveiling the London Blaze: The Story of Robert Hubert and the Great Fire of 1666

In the annals of history, certain names emerge as symbols of tragedy and injustice, individuals who bear the weight of collective misfortune. Robert Hubert, a French watchmaker hailing from Rouen,...

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