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Thracian States: Unpacking Ancient Balkan Power
A look into the powerful but fragmented Thracian states of the ancient Balkans, their rise and fall, and their lasting impact on the region.
The Third Dynasty of Ur Explained
A look into the Third Dynasty of Ur, the last great Sumerian revival known for its massive ziggurats, early law codes, and centralized government.
The Saxon Dynasty: Forging an Empire
Discover the Saxon (or Ottonian) dynasty, the rulers who unified Germany and founded the Holy Roman Empire in the 10th century.
Sasanian Dynasty: Persia's Last Great Ancient Empire
Discover the Sasanian dynasty, the last great Persian empire before the rise of Islam, renowned for its cultural achievements and rivalry with Rome.
The Pallava Dynasty: South India's Temple Architects
Discover the Pallava dynasty, rulers of South India from the 3rd to 9th century, famed for their groundbreaking contributions to temple architecture.
Palaiologos: Last Dynasty of the Byzantine Empire
Discover the Palaiologos dynasty, the final and longest-reigning rulers of the Byzantine Empire, from its restoration to its fall in 1453.
The Ostrogothic Kingdom Explained
Discover the Ostrogothic Kingdom, a Germanic successor state to the Roman Empire in Italy, known for its famous ruler Theodoric the Great.
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.
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.
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.