The Oracle of Delphi: How the Ancient Greeks Relied on One Woman's ...
Jun 28, 2018 · The oracle sat at the centre of not just the city of Delphi, but the great Greek empire itself. No important decision was made without her consultation, and so, for nearly a thousand years, the …
Cleopatra’s Affairs Were a Political Gamble… that Failed
Apr 19, 2018 · Cleopatra VII remains an icon of both the ancient and modern world. Today, she continues to captivate and puzzle historians, remaining one of history’s most enchanting and …
India’s 10 greatest warrior Emperors and Kings
Sep 21, 2016 · Patricidal Princes, guilt-stricken gladiators and musical militarians… India’s greatest Emperors didn’t always follow the conventional path
Life under the waves: An interview with a Cold War submarine …
Dec 12, 2014 · A great joy. We looked forward to getting home very very much. We craved our families. The interior of an Oberon class of submarine like HMS Oracle (S05) Can you describe a day in the …
'Knightfall' stars talk history, Dan Jones and the Crusades | All About ...
Jul 5, 2018 · Knightfall is coming to the HISTORY channel on 17 July, and we couldn’t be more excited. The popular show, which features a determined bunch of Knights Templar during the Crusades, has …
Sumerian Loving: Sex, Marriage and Romance in Ancient Mesopotamia
Feb 23, 2016 · A divinatory oracle mentions a woman made pregnant by a third party who ceaselessly implores the goddess of love, Ishtar, repeating: `Please let the child look like my husband!’ [and] we …