Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods

Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today a close lightning strike feels like a ...
Greek Reporter

How an Ancient Greek Eunuch Rose to Power after Alexander the Great

After the death of Alexander the Great, a eunuch named Philetaerus established the ancient Greek city of Pergamon a major ...
Greek Reporter

Plato and the First Known Argument for Gender Equality in Ancient Greece

The Greek philosopher Plato proposed gender equality, arguing women could participate in political and military life in his ...
History Time on MSN

Miletus and the Mycenaean Greeks in Anatolia, trade, war, and the road to the Trojan Age

This episode explores how Mycenaean Greeks reached the shores of western Anatolia, establishing influence in cities like Miletus while clashing with the Hittite Empire and local powers. Drawing on ...