This site is designed to assist historians and other scholars interested in ancient history. As it grows, it should help to network people who share historical interests, and to provide additional resources which support ongoing research.
At the right is a picture of the ancient world. If it looks very similar to the current world, that is for good reason. As you know, the Earth has been here for billions of years, yet our history covers only a few thousand. That is why "ancient" history has so much similarity to -- and lessons for -- the world we live in today.
As Santayana once said, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." I prefer to say it a little differently: that those who know history have a tremendous advantage, and a chance for a better life. Your own knowledge of history has probably already proven beneficial in different ways, and will no doubt continue to do so.
My personal area of interest is mainly the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean -- that dynamic meeting place between Europe, Africa and Asia. It is fascinating how much of what we do today had its roots in those times. And understanding the people of that ancient age goes a long way to helping us understand the sources of fighting -- and of inspiration -- which cast shadows and light on our lives today.
If you are currently active in the field of ancient history, let me know if you would like to have a link from here to your web page. It is good for other travelers on this ancient road to be able to find you. We are all in this together. That is what makes it all the more enjoyable.
--- Sanford Holst
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