The period from 500 BC to 200 BC saw Greek civilization reach its peak in the east, the city of Rome rise to dominate the western Mediterranean.
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Author: Peter Britton
European History: Part 5
In the first millennium BC, the iron age was taking hold. In the Mediterranean region great civilizations such as that of the ancient Greeks, based on the city-state republic, had emerged.
Read moreAlexander the Great and the downfall of his dynasty
Alexander the Great's conquests created the circumstances in which, after his early death, his relatives could not be allowed to live.
Read moreLet’s have a little respect for each other
The UK and the USA are both reeling from tragedies at the moment; we'll overcome the divisions within society by showing a little respect for each other.
Read moreAnyone know of maps of ancient and medieval Rome?
Does anyone know of maps of ancient and medieval Rome which show the development the city at different dates?
Read moreThe Fall of Rome was not a walk in the park
Many of today's historians represent the Fall of Rome as a time of peaceful transition; one recent book flows this idea away.
Read moreNew articles on the Roman empire
Three new articles on the Roman empire have been put up on the Timemap of World History
Read moreThe decline and fall of two ancient empires – contrast and compare
The decline and fall of the Roman empire in Europe and Han empire in China had many similarities and many differences - there should be books devoted to this!
Read moreScholars behaving badly
It seems that historians, anthropologists and probably other scholars ignore or downplay evidence which does not support their preconceived ideas
Read moreA long-ago event in India’s history is still important today
We would be wrong to think that long-ago events in India's history are irrelevant today. The Buddha's Enlightenment, for example, helped shaped modern India, and the modern world.
Read moreTimemaps and the AP World History program
We are working to make the Timemaps World History site more robustly support the AP World History program.
Read moreThoughts on flying over a city important in ancient China
The city of Chengdu was already important in ancient China, and still is important today: it is a fine example of how cities around the world can survive the ups and downs of history.
Read moreEuropean History: Part 7
By 30BC, the Roman Empire dominated the Mediterranean lands and western Europe, including Gaul (modern day France).
Read moreMiddle Eastern History
The ancient Middle East was home to the first civilizations in world history. These developed and flourished for millennia before falling victim to foreign invaders.
Read moreEuropean History: Part 8
In the period 30 BC to 200 AD much of Europe experienced two centuries of peace and prosperity under the Roman empire, centred on the huge imperial city of Rome.
Read moreHistory of Palestine
The city-states and kingdoms of Palestine were independent and prosperous until the mid-8th century BC, when the region fell under Assyrian domination. More conquerors followed.
Read moreThe History of Arabia
Until about 1000 BC there was little human settlement of the Arabian peninsula. The domestication of the camel led to the rise of the nomadic Bedouin lifestyle, and in the south an urban, mercantile civilization developed.
Read moreChristianity, and the freedom not to believe, in Western civilization
The freedom not to have a religious faith is a distinctive, important and hard won part of Western thought and culture
Read moreEuropean History: Part 4
The brilliant Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations had vanished by 1000BC, and small farming settlements were located where once fortified settlements grew.
Read moreEuropean History: Part 1
By 3500, farming culture was a major part of culture in Europe. Stone Age farming villages were dotted around the landscape of Europe spreading over many thousands of years.
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