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The widespread use of paper and printing were features of ancient China which distinguished it from other ancient cultures. Traditionally, paper was invented in the early 2nd century CE, but there is evidence it was much earlier. As a cheaper...

We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Mohawk Games a games company that shares our goal of engaging people with ancient history. Mohawk Games has just published Old World, a historical strategy game about...

Detail of Khonsu on a larger relief depicting the god alongside Mut and Amun making offerings to the Roman Emperor. Temple of Deir el-Hagar, Dakhla Oasis. 1st Century CE, Roman era. Image used courtesy of Ancient World Image Bank (New York...

In this article, we interview the creators of Old World, the new upcoming game by Mohawk Games. We are here with Leyla Johnson, the head writer of the game and CEO, and Soren Johnson, who is the creative director. Jan (Ancient History...

The Heinkel He 111 was a medium two-engined bomber plane used by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the Second World War (1939-45). Heinkel He 111s contributed significantly to such campaigns as the Battle of France, the Battle of Britain...

In this interview, Ancient History Encyclopedia is talking to Simon Young, the founder of Lithodomos VR, which is a company based in Melbourne, about their new platform Ancient World! Simon (Lithodomos VR): Hi, Kelly. It is great to be...

Play as a real leader of an ancient empire, make choices for your empire and grow it into a successful and prosperous entity. This dynamic game is different from many others of its kind, as your chosen leader will grow old, die and then you...

Ancient World VR by Lithodomos is a new website that allows you to explore 22 guided virtual sites! These sites are reconstructed sites, both popular and less known from the Ancient World, Renaissance period, Neolithic period, and even colonial...

Gorgias of Leontini (l. c. 427 BCE) was a famous Greek Sophist who claimed that nothing exists and, even if it does, its nature cannot be understood and, even if it could be, one is not able to communicate that understanding to another person...

Babylonian, about 700-500 BCE Probably from Sippar, southern Iraq A unique ancient map of the Mesopotamian world This tablet contains both a cuneiform inscription and a unique map of the Mesopotamian world. Babylon is shown in the...