Civilizations
Discover the latest trends in Civilizations.
Egypt's Middle Kingdom: The Classical Age
Discover the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, a golden age of reunification, cultural flourishing, and artistic innovation that shaped a new era for pharaohs.
The Merovingian Dynasty: France's First Kings
Discover the Merovingian dynasty, the Frankish rulers who rose after Rome's fall, uniting Gaul and laying the foundation for modern France.
Byzantium's Golden Age: The Macedonian Dynasty
Discover the Macedonian dynasty (867-1056 AD), a period of military triumph and cultural rebirth known as the Byzantine Empire's Golden Age.
Who Were the Lombards and How Did They Shape Italy?
Discover the Lombards, the Germanic people who ruled Italy for two centuries, leaving a lasting legacy in its culture, law, and the region of Lombardy.
Lambayeque: Peru's Ancient Golden Civilization
Discover the Lambayeque (or Sicán) civilization of ancient Peru, renowned for its masterful gold artifacts, monumental pyramids, and rich mythology.
Kotromanić Dynasty: The Kings of Medieval Bosnia
Explore the Kotromanić dynasty, the medieval royal house that forged the powerful Kingdom of Bosnia and shaped the history of the Balkans.
The Komnenos Dynasty: Byzantium's Last Revival
Discover the Komnenos dynasty, which ruled the Byzantine Empire from 1081 to 1185 and orchestrated its final great resurgence in power and influence.
The Khwarazmian Empire: A Fallen Titan
Discover the powerful Khwarazmian Empire, a major force in Central Asia whose sudden and brutal collapse at the hands of Genghis Khan reshaped history.
Kassite Dynasty: Babylon's Longest Rulers
Discover the Kassite dynasty, the enigmatic mountain people who ruled Babylonia for over 400 years, bringing stability and a unique cultural legacy.
Explaining the Justinian Dynasty
Discover the Byzantine dynasty famed for Emperor Justinian I's ambitious reconquests, the codification of Roman law, and building the Hagia Sophia.