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The Boxer at Rest is a bronze sculpture from the Hellenistic period, the most iconic ancient bronze statue in the world.

News that Israeli actress Gal Gadot is to play Cleopatra in a new film has ignited a storm of protests. Critics accuse Gadot of perpetrating

You don’t need to be rich to get involved with ancient coin collecting. There are thousands of possible ways to collect at any budget.

Archaeological and historical articles, news, and media that examine the New Testament narratives and focus upon the life and ministry of Jesus and his apostles and formation of the early church.

Our year in reading, featuring book recommendations from Federalist writers and contributors. Take a look at the notable books for 2022 reading.

Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing

The Roman Republic flourished for nearly 500 years, so what caused it to collapse?

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Cleopatra Selene II Send to Google Classroom: Cleopatra Selene II (40 - c. 5 BCE) was a member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty who became the queen of Mauretania upon her marriage to King Juba II of Numidia (48 BCE - 23 CE). Though more obscure than her famous mother, Cleopatra VII (69-30 BCE), Cleopatra Selene II was a capable and respected ruler in her own right. She is considered one of the last great queens of the Hellenistic period, part of a long tradition of powerful women that included Arsinoe...

1. Artimisia (source for entire post) Basic Artemisia Facts: Dates: 5th century B.C.E. Also known as: Artemesia biography: Artemisia would have been ruler of Halicarnassus at the time of Herodotus’ birth in that city. Her story comes to us from Herodotus. Artemisia was the ruler of Halicarnassus (near today’s Bodrum, Turkey) and its neighboring islands, part of the Persian empire then ruled by Xerxes. She assumed the throne after the death of her husband. When Xerxes went to war against Gre...