5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (549+ words) As Rome conquered new lands and people, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population. In the early and middle Republic, when Rome was mostly concerned with dominating the Italian peninsula, the Romans used the…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (405+ words) In Uganda’s history, the specter of Idi Amin casts a long shadow. However, there is more to the country's history than just one man. In the years after Amin’s downfall, a power struggle broke out for control of the nation....

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1022+ words) Long before modern skyscrapers, medieval megacities housed up to a million people, boasting wide avenues, complex aqueducts, and bustling markets. Angkor was once the jewel of the Khmer Empire in present-day Cambodia. The city in the middle of the jungle…...

1+ week, 50+ min ago   (766+ words) If you are in the United States, these are the must-see, world-class museums and institutions that preserve the stories and archaeology of ancient civilizations. Located on the University of Chicago campus, the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (502+ words) Let the world line up to glimpse the Mona Lisa while you take your time admiring the Louvre’s finest works just a few rooms away. The Louvre is quite the sprawling mammoth, set on former royal grounds. It only puts…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (442+ words) The Acropolis offers crowds and sunburn, but Delphi, Olympia, and three more Greek sites make for phenomenal alternatives. I was absolutely amazed to have had Delphi to myself until mid-morning on my visit, which left me wondering how somewhere this…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (648+ words) Some beautiful Italian castles were also places where powerful families settled long-running scores in blood. Expect to spend at least two, if not three, hours here, exploring the seedy dungeon cells, the stunning halls with their priceless artworks, and leave…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (997+ words) The Renaissance was a time of massive change in Europe, and served as a foundation of growth for some of the continent’s biggest cities. The Renaissance was a time of great change in Europe. Technology, along with art and culture,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (869+ words) From Paris to Beijing, the world's largest museums stand out for their immense collections of extreme cultural significance, record-breaking scale, and millions of visitors. You can also explore our lists of must-visit History and Art museums, or find out which…...