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![Drinks & Alcohol Through History](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/4583.jpg?v=1706709614)
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Drinks & Alcohol Through History
Many of the drinks we enjoy today such as wine, beer and tea have a very long history indeed and this collection examines some of those beverages and their cultural importance not just in daily life but also in rituals, ceremonies and trade...
![15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/10131.jpg?v=1635275703)
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15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Ancient History Encyclopedia has over 100 articles on UNESCO World Heritage sites, and in this collection, we look at just a few of them. The selection of sites, some well-known and others much less so, represents cultures from around the...
![A Collection: 7 Wonders of the Ancient World](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/5685.jpg?v=1720628167)
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A Collection: 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
In this collection we look in detail at each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The oldest and only surviving wonder is the Great Pyramid of Giza which held the record for the tallest structure in the world until the 19th century...
![Battles of the Roman Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/6333.jpg?v=1713180188)
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Battles of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was forged through warfare and in this collection we look at some of the key battles and revolts that shaped its borders from the reign of Augustus onwards. We look at Varus' shocking defeat at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest...
![Battles of the Roman Republic](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/2286.jpg?v=1713180063)
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Battles of the Roman Republic
In this collection we look at some of the most significant battles that shaped the history of the Roman Republic. There were defeats such as at Allia River to the Celts in 390 BCE or at Cannae in 216 BCE when the Carthaginians led by Hannibal...
![Government in Ancient Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/4883.png?v=1712250183)
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Government in Ancient Rome
Roman government revolved around the Roman Senate with its body of aristocratic citizens who distinguished themselves from everyone else with their titles, purple-striped togas, senatorial rings and even special shoes. Senators held the key...
![Daily Life in Ancient Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/236.jpg?v=1715793903)
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome
The daily life of Roman citizens, at least in the big cities, was anything but dull. Assuming one could get away from one's civic duties and household chores, there were many activities available to distract and entertain. A trip to the baths...
![Ancient Roman Warfare](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/2171.jpg?v=1707955984)
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Ancient Roman Warfare
With a huge reserve of resources in men and equipment and a culture geared for warfare, the Romans were relentless in expanding their borders and putting their neighbours to the sword. The Roman army, with its well-trained, well-equipped...
![The Architecture of Ancient Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/2153.jpg?v=1720664165)
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The Architecture of Ancient Rome
Roman architecture was nothing if not eclectic. From ingenious underfloor heating to gravity-defying arches, the Romans added to the Classical repertoire such grandiose structures as the triumphal arch, basilica, amphitheatre, and city tower...
![The Art of Ancient Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1380.jpg?v=1643142602)
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The Art of Ancient Rome
Roman artists used every medium from amber to marble, frescoes to glassware, and produced works of art that still pull in the crowds wherever surviving examples are exhibited. The Romans copied, imitated, and innovated to produce art on a...