Khafre (Greek: Chephren/Ξεφίρεν), was an ancient Egyptian king of the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom (the c. 2558 to 2532 BC period). Perhaps best known as the builder of the Second Pyramid of Giza, he...
King Khufu, or Cheops, was one of ancient Egypt’s most famed pharaohs and the creator of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid is considered the most remarkable structure of...
Ramses II (aka Ramses the Great) is one of ancient Egypt's best-known and most powerful pharaohs. A military conqueror, a monumental builder and a long-reigning king, Ramses II is one of Egypt’s most effective and celebrated...
A large area of the Mediterranean saw the blending of Greek and Roman cultures during the Greco-Roman era, which was a fascinating chapter in human history. Some of the most famous people in history were born during this time. The last...