One of the most famous characters from Greek mythology is King Midas. He was the king who, according to legend, turned anything he touched into gold. While many things in Greek mythology are just stories, various other things have...
During the famous Trojan War, the city of Troy was not fighting against the Greeks independently. According to Homer's Iliad, it had numerous allies. Later Greek records also speak of allies of Troy during the Trojan War.
Who were some...
Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; at first not much more than blobs of metal with basic stamps, they soon evolved into beautiful works of art in and of themselves, featuring figures...
While the Kingdom of Lydia was a prominent part of Iron Age Anatolia, its origins may stretch as far back as the Bronze Age, though much about its early history remains a mystery.
Traditionally, Lydia is believed to have emerged...
The transition from barter to currency in Ancient Greece was a giant step in the history of civilization. The change transformed trade, reshaped political authority, encouraged long-distance commerce, and altered the way Greeks understood wealth, value, and social relationships.
Before...
The Etruscans were the powerful inhabitants of Central Italy in the Iron Age, before the Romans rose to power. One of the most fascinating issues about the Etruscans is their origin. Some researchers believe that the Etruscans may have...
The Ancient Greek historian Herodotus is widely regarded as the Father of History and is celebrated for his skill as a storyteller, often weaving engaging anecdotes into his historical narratives. He wrote extensively about the famed king of Lydia,...
The history of Anatolia could have been altered entirely if things had turned out differently in the seventh century BC. At that time, a nation known as the Cimmerians was raiding throughout Anatolia, nearly bringing it to its knees....
The recent earthquake tragedy to strike Turkey was not the first of its kind. Even in ancient times, the territory now known as Turkey was struck by numerous earthquakes. Some of them were devastating to the ancient nations that...
