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AD/BC is the internet home for anyone who loves the ancient world, in all its vivid, exciting beauty.
This website is about Greek gods, Roman emperors, Norse legends, Egyptian pharaohs, and everything in between – explored through in-depth articles, unique history gifts, and imagery to inspire your imagination. Here's what you'll find:
🎁 Gifts for ancient history and archaeology lovers
📚 In-depth articles with full bibliographies
🗺️ An interactive map of the Roman Empire
🎮 Free ancient language courses and games
The Marketplace
Mythology Phone Cases
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Anubis, Egyptian God of the Dead
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Apollo, Greek God of Music
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Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom
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Helios, Greek God of the Sun
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The Library
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Would Rome Have Ever Reached the Industrial Rev...
In the 1st century AD, a Greek engineer named Hero of Alexandria built a working steam-powered device. It spun, it hissed... and then it was forgotten, not because the Romans...
Would Rome Have Ever Reached the Industrial Rev...
In the 1st century AD, a Greek engineer named Hero of Alexandria built a working steam-powered device. It spun, it hissed... and then it was forgotten, not because the Romans...
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Et Tu, Brute? What Julius Caesar Said As He Died
On 15 March 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of Roman senators. The phrase "et tu, Brute?" is the most famous version of his last words, but...
Et Tu, Brute? What Julius Caesar Said As He Died
On 15 March 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of Roman senators. The phrase "et tu, Brute?" is the most famous version of his last words, but...
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Cities of the Roman Empire: Rome, Carthage, Ale...
The cities of the Roman Empire were where its power was concentrated and its civilisation defined. From Rome itself to Alexandria, from Antioch to Londinium, Roman urbanism followed a recognisable...
Cities of the Roman Empire: Rome, Carthage, Ale...
The cities of the Roman Empire were where its power was concentrated and its civilisation defined. From Rome itself to Alexandria, from Antioch to Londinium, Roman urbanism followed a recognisable...
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Roman Provinces: Regions of the Roman Empire
The Roman provinces were the administrative building blocks that held together the largest empire the western world had ever seen. At its peak in 117 AD, Rome governed more than...
Roman Provinces: Regions of the Roman Empire
The Roman provinces were the administrative building blocks that held together the largest empire the western world had ever seen. At its peak in 117 AD, Rome governed more than...
