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AD/BC makes gifts for ancient history fans and archaeology enthusiasts who care about getting the historical details right, drawing every design from peer-reviewed academic sources. We've got:
☕ Coffee mugs featuring authentic ancient architecture
📱 Phone cases with historically accurate designs
👕 Apparel celebrating classical antiquity
🗺️ Wall maps based on real research
📚 Educational content exploring ancient cultures
Whether you're studying archaeology, teaching ancient history, or simply fascinated by the classical world, everything here respects the civilisations it represents.
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The Battle of Thermopylae: The Truth Behind the...
Everyone knows the 300 Spartans died at Thermopylae. Almost nobody knows they were the smallest contingent. The 700 Thespians who volunteered to die beside them don't even appear in the...
The Battle of Thermopylae: The Truth Behind the...
Everyone knows the 300 Spartans died at Thermopylae. Almost nobody knows they were the smallest contingent. The 700 Thespians who volunteered to die beside them don't even appear in the...
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Spartan Helmets: What Sparta's Warriors Actuall...
The helmet everyone pictures when they think of Sparta is actually a Corinthian helmet, and the Spartans eventually stopped wearing it. Here's what they really wore, why they changed, and...
Spartan Helmets: What Sparta's Warriors Actuall...
The helmet everyone pictures when they think of Sparta is actually a Corinthian helmet, and the Spartans eventually stopped wearing it. Here's what they really wore, why they changed, and...
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Sparta: The Complete History of Ancient Greece'...
Sparta terrified the ancient Mediterranean for three centuries and left almost nothing behind to prove it. No grand temples. No marble theatres. Just a reputation so large it outlasted the...
Sparta: The Complete History of Ancient Greece'...
Sparta terrified the ancient Mediterranean for three centuries and left almost nothing behind to prove it. No grand temples. No marble theatres. Just a reputation so large it outlasted the...
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Spartan Women: The Most Powerful Women in Greece
They owned 40 per cent of the land. They trained with javelin and discus. They told their sons to come home with their shields or on them. Spartan women were...
Spartan Women: The Most Powerful Women in Greece
They owned 40 per cent of the land. They trained with javelin and discus. They told their sons to come home with their shields or on them. Spartan women were...
