The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought by Rome and Carthage. The first war was fought in 264 BC over control of Sicily. The second war was fought in 218 BC over control of Sardinia and...

Marriage is an important social institution in the history of the United States. Marriage ages fluctuated over time but roughly were the same with a median age of the early twenties (women marrying a...

There are many important people who helped to shape the powerful civilizations of Ancient Egypt. Following is a little bit about 4 names you should know: Moses, Ramses II, Nefertiti and...

Have you ever wondered how geography affected ancient civilizations? Ancient Egypt is a great example of this! Located in North Africa, Egypt had access to two major continents (Africa and Europe),...

Mesopotamia, located in the Middle East, is often called the “cradle of civilization.” This region is where some of humanity’s earliest achievements occurred. For example, the first writing...

An origin story is a story that explains how something began. These stories can be about people, animals, objects, places, or ideas. Many origin stories are passed down through oral tradition and can...