Was Jerusalem destroyed in 587 or 607 BCE? Often overlooked in this controversy is some evidence from Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian.

Herodotus, had begun his famous 'Histories': our first record of Ancient Greek life. Undoubtedly the young Socrates absorbed many of these exciting new influences as he walked through Athens ...

Known for their equestrian skills and their fierceness in battle, the nomadic Scythians roamed the steppes of eastern Europe ...

Unlike in ancient Greece, women get to vote ... What we have left of her poetry is still read today. Herodotus wrote a history of the Greeks. He used eyewitness reports to write it, something ...

Exploring a work full of surprising, dramatic and frequently funny digressions, this episode illustrates the artfulness and deep structure underpinning the Histories, and, despite his obvious Greek ...

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on ancient ...

We meet the female philosopher Arete of Cyrene, who explains how so many aspects of Ancient ... like Herodotus - who record historical events, like wars. So, if you love history you can thank ...