Is The Odyssey movie based on a true story?
With the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, many of you might be wondering if the odyssey movie is based on a true story. Or what The Odyssey even is....
5 LGBTQ Couples from Ancient History (Probably)
[caption id="attachment_7820" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Found in the tomb of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, images depicting the two men in intimate poses.[/caption] 1. Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum When archeologists found their tomb, they...
The 5 Types of Love According to the Ancient Greeks
Love According to the Ancient Greeks Jennifer Gold writes about love. Her novels are The Ingredients of Us, and Keep Me Afloat (releasing March 3rd). When it came to love,...
Zenobia, The Syrian Queen Who Stood Up to Rome
The Syrian Queen Who Stood Up to Rome By Stephanie Weber Zenobia, Syrian Queen Ancient history is filled with powerful kings, but there are few mentions of ancient women rulers...
The genius of Archimedes’ devastating “Iron Claw” and other weapons
Courtesy of Christoph Baumann, studied Ancient History at Heidelberg University The iron claw of Archimedes to defend the city-walls of Syracuse from naval assault had a devastating effect on the...
5 Real-Life Princesses That Should Have Their Own Movie
Disney has made millions of dollars making movies based on fictional and real life “princesses.” These movies have served to inspire young people to strive for strength and courage in...