Olympia
Olympia History There is evidence of religious activity at this historic site as far back as the 10th century BC. Olympia, located in Peloponnese, Greece, is famous of course for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The very first Olympic festival was held on the site in the 8th century BC by Elis. Historians [...]
Pompeii
History of Pompeii Pompeii was founded around the 7th-6th centuries BC after having been used a port previously by Greek and Phoenician sailors. The city fell to the ancient Greeks, then the Samnites, before joining the Roman empire and becoming a Roman colony in 80 BC. Pompeii underwent a great deal of development during this [...]
Stonehenge
Stonehenge History Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 3.2 kilometers west of Amesbury and 13 kilometers north of Salisbury, England. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and sits at the center [...]
The Colosseum
Colosseum History The Colosseum was built to entertain people with various games, fighting, and gladiator games. Construction of the Colosseum began around 70 AD near the Palatine, Esquiline, and Caelian hills, which was where the seat of government was. The Colosseum is also a marvel of modernity. The Romans invented tickets and assigned seating in [...]