/r/ancienthistory
A subreddit that focuses on history of the less recent kind. Example topics include Classical Greece, Rome, America and Egypt. This is the place to go for general news, videos, and discussion that might not fit into the more specific subreddits, but content that would be suitable there are also suitable here.
A subreddit that focuses on history of the less recent kind. Example topics include Classical Greece, Rome, America and Egypt. This is the place to go for general news, videos, and discussion that might not fit into the more specific subreddits, but content that would be suitable there are also suitable here.
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The Mysterious Ancient Civilization Of Hyperborea: The history of the lost civilization. Far north, somewhere near the icy regions of the North Pole, legend speaks of an ancient and mostly forgotten civilisation.
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How did ancient societies view homosexuality?
Was homosexuality illegal in ancient societies or were they free to be who live their lives to the fullest?
Edit: If you have knowledge on one particular ancient society, then please feel free to share your knowledge.
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Heracleion, also known as Thonis, was an ancient Egyptian city near Alexandria whose ruins are located in Abu Qir Bay, submerged in 150 feet of water. Its legendary beginnings go back to as early as the 12th century BC, and it is mentioned by ancient Greek historians.
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Patroclus' vase
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Adoon - Iqna (Purple) - Official Lyric Video
Hey guys, check this band A while back, I heard their first single and was blown away. Using such an ancient language in their music is mind-blowing.
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My first video on history can you please share your toughts so i know were to improve
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Greek arrowhead from 7th century BCE. Light but deadly.
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"Athena's Aegis" (#9 in my "Quest for the Gorgon Head" series), illustrated by me,
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The Ancient Egyptian board game of Hounds and Jackals (ca. 1814–1805 BCE, Middle Kingdom)
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493 AD: How Sussex Learnt To Stop Expanding And Settle Down!
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"King Polydectes Prize" (#9 in my "Quest for the Gorgon Head" series), illustrated by me,
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Billy Carson says “The Mayans & Aztecs built NOTHING” - American Anthropologist corrects him
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Most intimate historical connection I’ve ever felt…
I’m a college History major (20F) and I absolutely love ancient history. I’m currently in an Ancient Greek History class, and we were talking about the part drugs may or may not have played in the Oracle of Delphi’s prophecies, religious fanaticism, etc. I recently discovered edibles and I can honestly say… I felt ridiculously connected to the past. Maybe it was the Delta 9 THC, but I just… I felt this insane toppling of the temporal barrier. I’m curious to know if anyone else has experienced this with drug use. Or, honestly, with anything else. I’m so curious how other historians come to have an intimate connection with the people from the period they study.
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Alexander the Great’s Greatest Enemy?
Hey y’all, I recently did a pod on Alexander that’s analyzed his greatest enemies, from Darius and spitamenes to even Porus. I was wondering what you think: what’s the general consensus on who was Alexander’s toughest test? (Btw I’d appreciate a listen) thanks!
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BRONZE HORN-SWORD | Panagitsa, Chalcis, Greece | 1500-1350 BCE, modern replica | Killian-Dirlmeier type 1a, Sandars type C I, | length 87 cm
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Origin of plainchant?
How come people say that early Christian music such as plainchant has Jewish influences? Weren't all early Christian music such as plainchant entirely Greek? Weren't all early Christian music based on the Greek modal system alone and had nothing to do with Jewish culture?
What do you think of the fact that Christian music and Jewish music are very different?
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"Cetus and Andromeda" (#8 in my quest for the gorgon Head" series), illustrated by me,
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Were ancient kings womanizers?
In ancient times, could a king really have sex with any woman he wanted, regardless of her status, whether or not she was already married, or if she did or didn't consent?
Because whenever I look at figures like Solomon or the Roman emperors, it seems like if a king saw an attractive girl, all he had to do was have his men bring her to him and next thing you know, she a part of his harem and pregnant with his bastard child.
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Exploring the Rich Heritage of Mycenaean History
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Im interested in learning ancient history and dont know where to start
So ive been looking into ancient history for a while now and i wanna start self studying it just for fun and knowledge but i dk where to start from. If anyone here has a course outline thingy it would be very helpful. Of if anyone studies ancient history in uni or smth i would highly appreciate if i could have the course outline of what you guys start with and what yall study throughout.
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