Explore the Ancient World Through Maps and Daily Life
Use our interactive maps to discover ancient Roman, Greek, and Byzantine ruins, along with museums, archaeological sites, and points of interest near you.
Each location includes a direct link to its Google Maps listing for easy navigation and quick access to reviews and directions.
In addition to the maps, we offer well-researched articles focused on how people actually lived in the Roman Empire. Topics include clothing, food, housing, communication, infrastructure, and trade.
Greek and Ottoman content is in development, expanding our view of the ancient world empire by empire.
Ancient Phoenician Economy
The Phoenician city-states hugged the Levantine coast, using natural harbors as economic linchpins. Sidon sat on a peninsula flanked by ...
Understanding the Phoenicians: Maritime Traders and City-States of the Ancient Mediterranean
The Phoenicians were a maritime civilization along the Levantine coast, known for their trade and city-states. Discover who the Phoenicians ...
The Phoenician World
The Phoenician World This section offers an overview of Phoenician civilization, including archaeological sites, everyday life, infrastructure, and broader historical ...
The Ancient Greek World
The Ancient Greek World Explore ancient Greek archaeological sites, artifacts, and culture through an interactive map, detailed articles, and comparative ...
The Roman World
This section offers an overview of Roman civilization, including archaeological sites, everyday life, infrastructure, and broader historical context. Explore how ...
Late Spring AD 125 – Hadrian visits Sicily to climb Mount Etna and returns to Rome (#Hadrian1900)
Late Spring AD 125 – Hadrian visits Sicily to climb Mount Etna and returns to Rome (#Hadrian1900) In the late ...
‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise
‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise ...
Ancient Roman breakwater found off Bacoli shows ingenious engineering at imperial fleet base
Ancient Roman breakwater found off Bacoli shows ingenious engineering at imperial fleet base In an underwater recovery operation off the ...