Seleucid Empire’s Laodicea's 15,000-seat ancient theater revived
Originally built in the 2nd century BCE, it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 3rd century CE and subsequently rebuilt.
From Haman to Khamenei: The Jewish people remember their enemies
As Jews marked Purim, Iran’s Khamenei denied the Holocaust, echoing past enemies. History proves one thing: Jews remember, ...
Greek Reporter5d
From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Unraveling the Ptolemaic Dynasty
The Ptolemaic Dynasty, established by the Macedonian Greek general Ptolemy I Soter, ruled Egypt for almost three centuries.
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Parthian Battery: The Ancient Mystery of the 2,000-Year-Old Energy Source
The Parthian Battery or Baghdad Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding the batteries we use today.
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Reclaiming the Story of Hanukkah
While many are familiar with elements of Hanukkah—such as the miracle of the oil or the Maccabees' victory over the Seleucid (Greco-Syrian) empire to rededicate the Temple in the 160s BCE—there exists ...
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List of the Mauryan Empire Kings: A Brief Overview of Their Administrative Roles & Victory
The Mauryan Empire (322 BCE - 185 BCE) was the first and one of the most influential empires in the Indian subcontinent. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, it extended from present-day ...