Ancient
Civilizations in General
Ancient
civilizations arose all over the world. Find out about these
cultures and their peoples in a survey of history from "way
back when."
How
Did We Get the
Alphabet?
Trace the alphabet of today way back to the first writings
and the first alphabet.
The 10 Oldest Civilizations
Count the down, the oldest of the old. Find out more about Greece, Rome, the Indus River Valley civilization, and more.
The British Isles before Rome
Julius Caesar was the first Roman leader that we know about to bring a serious expeditionary force to the British Isles. But what were they like before Caesar arrived? Who were the Celts and the Picts and the Welsh? Learn more about their religion and their warfare and their daily life.
Women
in the Ancient World
Ancient history is full of powerful women. Women also played
a large role in raising children and keeping men in
line.
Ancient
Religions
Ancient people were obsessed with religion. Most cultures
had their own religions, but some religions crossed
territorial boundaries.
10 Forgotten Ancient Religions
Time moves on, sometimes leaving whole religions behind.
A Walk Through Time
Lots to learn about ancient calendars
A History of Urbanization
Watch civilizations come and go in this interactive video.
Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
It wasn't all wars and empires.
Belief and the Healing Arts of Ancient Civilizations
Ancient medicine in various forms
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