How Early Modern Europe Transformed Gender Roles

The modern world began to take shape in the sixteenth century—a period that historians often refer to as the early modern era. During these transformative years, the institutions of family, economy, and state evolved into forms that would define Western civilization until the end of the Second World War.

Feudalism in Japan: Women's Status and Roles

Feudalism in Japan emerged from a tumultuous period of constant warfare among petty rivals, driven by the difficulty of delegating authority and an all-pervasive cult of machismo. Although the origins of feudalism in Japan paralleled those in Europe, the Japanese experience was unique. In Japan, where warfare was fought largely

Women in Medieval Feudalism: Roles and Struggles

Throughout the medieval period, the control of property and economic rights was a key battleground for women

Herodian and Elagabalus: Reassessing the Historical Record

The modern re-evaluation of Herodian’s treatment of Elagabalus encourages us to recognize that historical narratives are often products of their own time

Plutarch and the Megarian Decree

By integrating these perspectives, it becomes possible to construct a more nuanced understanding of the Megarian Decree

Polybius and the Universal Narrative of the Mediterranean

The complex and innovative methods employed by Polybius also serve as a tribute to the craft of literary composition.

Timaeus and Early Sicilian History

The survival of Timaean themes in later works highlights the enduring appeal of a narrative that fuses myth with history

Nearchus: Historian and Companion of Alexander the Great

In the vast tapestry of Alexander the Great’s conquests, one name stands out as both a dedicated subordinate and a self-promoting chronicler—Nearchus, the Cretan from Amphipolis. Renowned for his topographical and military research, Nearchus’s life was interwoven with the triumphs and trials of Alexander’s campaigns. The

Women in Early Islam: Power, Policy, and Patriarchy

The process of cultural assimilation also meant that many of the restrictions imposed on women by later Muslim scholars became entrenched

Women in Early Christianity: From Inclusion to Exclusion

At a time when women were largely marginalized, Jesus's interactions with women defied societal norms

How Myth and Female Power Shaped Roman Society

Even though ordinary Roman women were denied formal political rights, the influence of powerful women in Rome is undeniable.

Gender in Ancient Greek Society

The same society that birthed democracy and celebrated intellectual achievement also institutionalized gender inequality and social stratification.