After plunging the Roman Republic into civil war in January of 49 BC, Julius Caesar returned to Rome triumphant. It is claimed that his legions killed almost two million people in fifty decisive battles during his campaign against the Republic. On his return, he was hailed a hero by the general public, but the Roman senate was now cast under … Read more >>
The Second World War lasting from 1939 to 1945 was one of the deadliest events in the history of humankind. The war that devoured over 60 million lives across the globe, saw may battles that were lost and won by the two warring sides. Some lasted for minutes while others went on for months and even years. Here are the … Read more >>
Born in 384 BC in Stagira, a small town on the northern coast of Greece, Aristotle’s is arguably one of the most well-known figures in the history of ancient Greece. He was a popular pupil of famous ancient Greek philosopher Plato. But unlike Plato and Socrates, Aristotle displayed an instinct to conclude about his study of nature using scientific and … Read more >>
When we go a couple of millennia back, ancient Rome ruled over much of Europe, Africa, and western Asia. The formidable might and efficiency of ancient Roman military played a pivotal role in the rapid expansion of contemporary Roman civilization. A part of the Roman military power, the Roman legions formed the largest units in the Roman army. Each legion … Read more >>
The ancient Roman legions played a key role in rapid expansion and scaling of contemporary Roman civilization. An average Roman soldier was trained to fight in a formation of about 5000 fellow warriors – every such group forming up a Roman legion. Such disciplined fighting tactic played a crucial role in crushing their opponents in battles. It also helped that … Read more >>
Power hungry humankind has always been searching for the perfect arsenal. Empires carved out in history were often a result of strategic planning, political ingenuity and the most sophisticated warfare of their times. The selection of weapons at times proved to be the extra edge to win the battle or be slaughtered on the field. The lands of the earth … Read more >>
Hinduism has both masculine and feminine representative deities of the supreme power of the universe. All major deities have both male and female counterparts. Goddesses in Hinduism are the representation of Shakti, the feminine source of power in the universe. They are highly revered and powerful. They play a central role in the creation, protection, and destruction of the universe. … Read more >>
Religion comes as an expression of humankind’s search for a complete picture of the universe. The inherent desire to understand the surrounding, karma, existence and time can be concluded as major reasons behind the formation of religion and attachment to a supreme being. Hinduism is one of the oldest religion in the world and also the third largest. Several kinds … Read more >>
Ancient Chinese clothes were more than a garment to cover the body. It was the symbol of their dignity, embodiment of their culture and an essential part of their social status. Rich and Poor dressed differently in Ancient China. Poor people used hemp backpacks which were durable, loose fitting, and comfortable to work in the field. On the other hand, … Read more >>
Ancient Chinese arts is arguably one of oldest continuous tradition in the world. The Chinese Art was dated back to 10,000 BC; Neolithic period, where the simple pottery and sculptures were mostly common. The art had been evolving with time. Religions, political figures, and philosophy played an important role in Ancient Chinese art. Ancient Chinese perfected calligraphy, poetry, and paintings. … Read more >>