Every ancient civilization has a claim to some sort of advancement that put them at the forefront of society at one point or another. However, no civilization on earth has quite as big a claim to the progress of mankind as the ancient Sumerians. The Sumerian people are responsible for the first-ever recorded instances of…

There are lots of recognizable artifacts around the world, but few of them are quite as well known as the Easter Island statues. Whether you’ve seen them on postcards, television, or renditions of them in kids’ cartoons, there’s no denying that they are an iconic sight! Even though most people are aware of them, very…

There are lots of ancient tombs that boggle the mind when discovered. These final resting places often contain unknown riches and treasures of a time long forgotten, and, of course, an untimely death for the previous ruler. If you were to ask anyone to name such a tomb on the spot, they would likely mention…

There are plenty of landmarks around the world that draw the attention of absolutely everyone. Those that do often have some lore or backstory that gives them a little bit of extra appeal in the eye of the viewer, and none have quite as interesting of a backstory as the Kailasa temple at Ellora. This…

If you’ve ever attended a history class or watched a movie in the last three decades, then you’ve probably heard of the ancient Egyptian people. Their culture is considered amongst some of the most advanced of the ancient world, and both their artifacts and infrastructure ignited a curiosity and passion for world history in hundreds…

There are plenty of monumental structures around the world that draw in both tourists and researchers alike. These structures are known not only for their impressive architecture, but for the incredible stories surrounding them as well. None have quite as interesting of a story as the tale of the temple of Athena Nike. This being…

The Himeji structure with moats surrounding it creates a striking image. The Himeji castle in Japan is often regarded as the country’s most impressive castle because of its intimidating grandeur and beauty and well-maintained, extensive castle grounds. The Himeji Castle’s interior and exterior have been exceptionally well-preserved, as it has never been subject to any…

We have all seen photos of this famous building in Italy, usually consisting of tourists pretending to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from falling over. What is the angle of the Tower of Pisa and how tall is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? We will answer these and many other questions, and find out…

The famous Roman sculptures that its citizens left behind serve as a record of the Roman Empire’s history, which spanned many centuries and several continents. The ancient Romans coupled previously unfathomable military prowess with a similarly zealous dedication to public artworks such as the male and female Roman statues, which functioned as both propaganda and…

In the early to late Renaissance art period in Italy, Renaissance sculptors had actual examples of ancient Greek sculpture to be inspired by and to draw from – the very work they adored – whereas the Renaissance painters had no ancient paintings to reference. While sculptures of the Renaissance period relied heavily on the works…