Historical Figures Archive

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A major gnostic religion originating in the Sassanid era of Babylonia was founded by the Persian prophet Mani (216-277 CE). Mani, who in the

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The earliest systematic concept of mind and body stems from the philosophy of the Greek philosopher Plato (429-347 BC). Plato is considered one

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - At the beginning of the 15th century, an uprising against the English resulted in the first and only Welsh-speaking parliament. Owain Glyndwr by

A. Sutherland - Ancient Pages.com - The Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 -1543) made crucial observations in Rome in 1500. Copernicus's heliocentric worldview was revolutionary and ended the old

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Earlier prevailing pharaohs did not need to defend themselves against their people, but Ramesses III had no choice. A 3,000-year-old papyrus reveals how a

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Queen Merneith is one of the most disputed individuals in the history of ancient Egypt. She was buried along with 118 servants who followed

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Exactly today but 493 years ago, on February 28, 1525, the last ruler of the Aztecs, was executed by the conquistadors of Hernán Cortés.

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Most of us would say it's difficult to understand how someone who deliberately killed hundreds of people could be hailed a hero. However, those

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vercingetorix was an Arverni nobleman and a prominent figure in Gaul, recognized as the most renowned leader among the Gauls. He was known

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -  ‘Priest holes’ saved many lives of Catholic priests and became their sanctuaries in times of persecution during England’s Anti-Catholic times. They were so

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Wars of the Roses was a civil war in England that lasted from 1455-1487. This thirty-two-year military conflict was fought between the

A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - William Marshal is considered one of the greatest English knights and magnates of the Middle Ages. William Marshal by John Evan Thomas © Palace

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Famous Viking Ragnar Lodbrok is today remembered as a legendary and fearless Sea-King whose history is very unusual. Ragnar Lodrok considered himself to be

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The thirteenth-century Mongolian prince, Kublai Khan, was one of the most influential people in the history of humanity. Kublai Khan was the grandson

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - You've seen him, alright. A slightly funny-looking man dresses in red, white, and blue. He wears a stars-and-stripes suit top hat and looks straight

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Akhenaten is one of the most famous rulers in the Land of Pharaohs and he still remains a unique and controversial figure in the

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115 B.C. —53 BC.) was a Roman general and politician. Today, he is remembered as the wealthiest man in

AncientPages.com - Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) is one of the world’s most famous astronomers. He defended Copernicus’s sun-centered universe and discovered that planets move in ellipses. Born in Weil der

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -  "Can someone make sure I get rid of this troublesome priest?" These were the words the king of England,  Henry II shouted out

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In China, he is mostly known as Master Kong or Kong Fuzi, we know him as Confucius. Like the other great teachers of Central

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The earliest rulers of the long-lasting civilization of Egypt were called "The followers of Horus." At the beginning of its long history, Egypt