The very land we call "ours" once belonged to others. How did ancient people live on that land? What was important to them? Are we more alike than we are different? Explore this collection to find answers.
Gladiators fight each other and animals in the Roman games.
Pilate questions Jesus, but refuses to condemn him and sends him to Herod.
Pilate questions Jesus, but refuses to condemn him and sends him to Herod.
Fossils found in Solnhofen Limestone provide much information about Earth's past history.
Scholars think the story of Beowulf takes place near the present-day city of Roskilde, not far from Copenhagen.
Shah Jahan builds one of India's symbols the Taj Mahalas a memorial for his favorite wife, Mumatz Mahal.
Jerusalem at the time of Jesus—click on the image for a full-page view. Executions and burials took place outside the city gates. This image is ...
No one is sure where the actual tomb of Jesus is located.
Muhammad's experience causes the Islamic faith to spread into Africa and Europe.
Alexander is handsome, observant and wise. He speaks fast, walks fast and is so short that when he conquers Persia even a stool isn't high enough for ...
Commodus suffers assassination, as do the next two Caesars who follow him.
Commodus suffers assassination, as do the next two rulers who replace him.
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