Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome who is praised for his wisdom and religious devotion. Born April 21 in the early kingdom of Rome, circa 753–673 BC, Pompilius is…
Category: History
Augustus Caesar Video Presentation
Augustus Caesar, known as the founder of the Roman Empire, was a visionary leader, a tactful diplomat, and an audacious military strategist. Born as Gaius Octavius in 63 BCE, he rose to…
Julius Caesar Video Presentation
Julius Caesar remains one of the most well-known and influential figures of the ancient world, an extraordinary leader whose ambition was only rivaled by his intellect and military genius. Born into a…
Sparta Video Presentation
Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the pinnacle of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Renowned for its military prowess, Sparta…
Xerxes Video Presentation
Xerxes, officially known as Xerxes the Great, was the fourth King of Kings of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC. Born to Darius the…
Assyria Video Presentation
Assyria, known as Subartu to the Sumerians, was a powerful and seemingly invincible kingdom in northern Mesopotamia, located in the region known today as northern Iraq, southeastern Turkey, and northeastern Syria. It…
Phoenicians Video Presentation
The Phoenicians, a seafaring civilization that prospered from 1500 B.C. to 300 B.C., were located in present-day Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel. Originally referred to as “Canaanites” in the Bible,…
Alexandria Video Presentation
Alexandria is a multi-faceted city situated on Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline. A natural fusion of its old world charm and modern vibrancy, it is the glistening pearl of the North African country. The…