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The Pharos of Alexandria: An Ancient Wonder

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, Alexandria was one of the largest cities in the ancient Mediterranean and a prominent centre of Hellenistic culture. Not long after the rise of the Ptolemaic dynasty, King Ptolemy I Soter ordered the construction of a monumental lighthouse that could overlook the city harbour. The tower, built…

The end of Yorktown, 4th June 1942

Undeterred by its losses in the Coral Sea, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) prepared to invade Midway Atoll- 1,300 miles northwest of Hawaii – in a final effort to defeat the US Pacific Fleet. Committing their largest naval operation of the war, the Japanese were unaware that the Americans had already decoded their messages and…

The Ishtar Gate: Power and procession in ancient Babylon

Built during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC), the Ishtar Gate was one of the most important entrances to the city of Babylon (Iraq). Along with the Hanging Gardens, the gate became an iconic symbol of imperial prestige and ancient craftsmanship. Due to a lack of stone in southern Mesopotamia, the two sections…

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