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The Crisis of the Third Century, also known as Military Anarchy or the Imperial Crisis (AD 235–284), was a period in which the Roman Empire nearly collapsed under the combined pressures of invasion, civil war, plague, and economic depression...

The story of an extraordinary man that created the largest empire in the world and through the ages still fascinates us. His youth, his appearance, his military genius and heroism were the inspiration for many men who fought alongside him...

The Roman Army was a highly effective war machine that constantly adapted and evolved in order to defeat new rivals and conquer new territories, ensuring Rome remained the dominant superpower for many centuries.

Throughout time there have been several great military leaders, whose leadership skills shaped and defined the path of human civilisation. One such military leader was Hannibal Barca. Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who fought against...

The port city of Carthage was an ancient superpower. It brought with it revolutionary new ideas and rivalled Rome in wealth and influence.

Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Over the last few thousand years, these religious groups have shaped the course of history and had a profound influence on the trajectory...

Hero Chronicles take you back to review the greatness of your favorite commanders! In this episode we will take a look at Boudica, Queen of the Iceni tribe and her revenge against the Roman Empire! Boudica is one of the Commanders of the...

Discover the ancient, colonial, and contemporary wonders of Peru and Machu Picchu on a Lindblad-National Geographic expedition. Spend a week exploring Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, with the expedition culminating at Machu Picchu...

Curator St John Simpson explains how the nomadic Scythians may not have lived in cities, but they still had the skill and desire to live the good life. The BP exhibition Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia 14 September 2017 – 14 January...

The Spartans are remembered as famous warriors but their words could be every bit as biting as their spears! Here is a top 10 list of the most epic Spartan one liners in history! Bibliography and recommended reading below: (Use affiliate...