Ancient Athletics
Athleticism has been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times, with societies across the globe fostering physical prowess and competitive spirit. In antiquity, civilizations such as Ancient Greece and Rome....read more…
Battlefield Tourism
For history enthusiasts and recreational travelers alike, there are few experiences more profound than walking the land where the course of human history was shaped. Battlefields, where destinies....read more…
Reconstucting Alexander’s Thracian Campaign
Alexander’s Thracian campaign in 335 BCE showcased his military prowess and leadership. The campaign demonstrated his ability to subjugate the Balkan tribes, illustrating his strategic command skills...read more…
Leg-locks in Antiquity
Leg-lock submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, historically rooted in ancient combat, have gained prominence in modern competitions. Expert practitioners, past and present, demonstrate the enduring effectiveness of these techniques....read more…
Pankration in Antiquity
Pankration, meaning ‘all-power’, was an ancient Greek martial art first used by hoplite warriors on the battlefield. Ancient historians have recorded several likely instances where Greek fighters relied on pankration in war....read more…
Wrestling in Antiquity
Wrestling has a rich history in western cultures, dating back over 4,000 years. Ancient wrestling included various grappling techniques and was popular in military training and competition sports.....read more…
Reconstructing Athenian Burial Grounds
The Kerameikos in 5th-century Athens served as a burial ground for war-dead. Researchers used 3D reconstructions and archaeological evidence to understand public commemoration in ancient Athens…...read more…
Boxing in Antiquity
In ancient times, boxing was widespread, with evidence from Mesopotamian tablets and Egyptian, Mycenaean, and Minoan civilizations. The sport held high esteem in ancient Greece and evolved into modern western boxing…...read more…
Reconstructing Persian War Battlefields
Photographs provide panoramic views and images to contextualize battlefields in their modern setting, document their current condition, and provide insight into different types of flora present…...read more…
The Conflict Continuum 