Ernest Shackleton. Author Ernest Henry Shackleton Photograph by F. Hurley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Ernest Shackleton Biography and Legacy Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer best known for his daring expeditions to Antarctica...
Augustus. Giovanni Battista de’Cavalieri , CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Augustus (63 BCE – 14 CE) was the first emperor of Rome and one of the most significant figures in Western history. After Caesar’s assassination in...
Giuseppe Garibaldi. Fratelli Alinari, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general, patriot, and revolutionary who played a key role in the unification of Italy. He is often called the “Hero...
Charlemagne. Louis-Félix Amiel , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Charlemagne Biography and Legacy Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was a medieval ruler who became one of the most influential figures in European history....
Voynich manuscript. See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Voynich Manuscript The Voynich manuscript is a mysterious and ancient book, believed to have been written in the early 15th century, possibly between...
Hampi. Image by ajpatil from Pixabay Hampi Hampi is an ancient village in Karnataka, India, known for its stunning ruins and historical significance. Once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century,...
Narmer Palette. Egyptian Museum , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Narmer Palette The Narmer Palette is an ancient Egyptian ceremonial artifact dating back to around 3100 BCE, during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt. It...
Ram in a Thicket. Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Ram in a Thicket The “Ram in a Thicket” is an ancient Sumerian artifact from the Early Dynastic period, around 2600–2400...
Karnak. Image by DEZALB from Pixabay Karnak Karnak is a vast temple complex located in Luxor, Egypt, and is one of the most significant religious sites of ancient Egypt. It was dedicated primarily to...
Babylonian Map of the World. Gary Todd, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Babylonian Map of the World The Babylonian Map of the World, also known as the Imago Mundi, is an ancient clay tablet from...