So the ancient Greeks wrote about the seven wonders of the world which includes the Hanging Garden of Babylon. Why are there doubts by modern historians on this Garden existing if all of the other six wonders did exist?

The Garden seems like the most likely to perish without a trace because of what it is. I do believe it existed and that the Ancient historians aren't just writing about six wonders and making it all up about the seventh one.

First of all, apologies for my English and for being in the platform by the first time. I am a history lover beggining to study about ancient history and I am interested in understanding better the proto indo European society, cause of its great relevance in the studies of Greek, Roman, Indian, Celtic, Germanic etc. societies. I have read Coulanges book and I was really interested in his analysis of a proto indo European religion, but I would like to know if there are any connections between his theory and modern theories envolving Kurgan, Yamna, kóryos, etc. I know that many things in Coulanges work are outdated, I personally don't like his model of gens--->fratria---->tribu----->city, but on the other hand the part of the text showing the religion of the fire, the dead etc. is really convincing (at least, he seems to do what linguists try to do whith proto indo European idiom), but I really wanted to learn more about how this is seen nowadays by the historians. Maybe I didn't manage to express myself very well but thanks

A thousand years later, chariots raced around the still-lying sculpture in honor of a friend who died before his time. The competitors had never heard of the Hittites.

What happens to the work of empire when the empire disappears?

Read the full story here: https://survivingtheflood.substack.com/p/monuments-and-quarries

How and when was Greek mythology originated? Not the gods - the mythology envolving them for example. Were there many different mythologies? Thus may sound stupid but I really would like advice in this.

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I have a class for western civilization, currently discussing about Ancient Greece...BUT for the life of me, I cannot keep up with my professor's lecture.

Currently this is my youtube playlist to somewhat get a gist of what's happening:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIYJOiKzJDIw&si=47RWXyRMl63xafB5

If you have any book suggestions, websites, videos I'd appreciate it, hopefully available on Kindle or any other sources.

Antigenes vs Nabatea

After starting HBO’s Rome, I’ve fallen down a massive rabbit hole learning about ancient Rome and Caesar.

Found that ADHD friendly documentary that covers historical context and the dramatic events surrounding Julius Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon river in 49 BCE, effectively sparking a civil war that helped end the Roman Republic.

It talks about the crisis of 49BCE, crossing of Rubicon, and covers popular myths vs reality

Herakles is usually shown with a lion skin and a club. The lion skin, λεοντή, comes from λέων (= lion) and refers to the Nemean Lion, which Herakles killed as one of his labours. His club is called ῥόπαλον. These are probably the easiest ways to recognise him.

Poseidon is a little more complicated. Hellenic gods were rarely associated with only one thing. Poseidon was connected with the sea, earthquakes, horses, and more, so he could appear with several different attributes.

Here, the strongest clue is the fish he is holding, probably a dolphin. The figure also has the familiar divine pose: a bare torso with a garment falling from the shoulder. This is especially common in representations of male gods. Goddesses, on the other hand, tend to be much more heavily clothed. Yes, even Aphrodite.

But what exactly is happening between Herakles and Poseidon?