Historical Conquest’s Adventure Box Podcast

The Decline of Mesopotamian Cultural Autonomy During and After the Persian Empire

Mesopotamia, the "Cradle of Civilization," was home to some of the most remarkable cultural and technological advance…

Recapping the War: Timeline of Major Events and Battles Leading to the End (American Revolution)

Prelude to War (1763–1775)

• 1763: Treaty of Paris (1763) ends the French and Indian War. Britain gains…

A Pinnacle of Ancient Power (c. 911–609 BC)

The Neo-Assyrian Empire was one of the most formidable powers of the ancient Near East, known for its military innovations, administrative efficiency, and …

The War Reaches the South, Loyalists Pick Up Arms – 1775-1776

The American Revolution's Southern Theater saw significant early action with Loyalist uprisings and pivotal battles that foreshadowed lat…

The Assyrians: Origins, Culture, and Governance in Mesopotamia

The Assyrians were one of the most powerful and influential civilizations of the ancient Near East, known for their military prowess, ad…

Intelligence Before 1778

The American Revolutionary War was fought on battlefields and in the shadows, where both the American and British forces engaged in extensive espionage operations to gain the…

Mesopotamia Before the Rise of Babylon: A World in Transition

Before Babylon emerged as a dominant power under Hammurabi in the early 18th century BC, Mesopotamia was a region of great diversity and …

The Battle of Saratoga: A Turning Point in the American Revolution

The Battle of Saratoga, often regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution, consisted of two key engagements fought in t…

Sargon of Akkad: The Rise of a King

The sun was rising over the vast plains of Mesopotamia, its golden rays painting the Euphrates River in hues of amber and gold. The young man who would come to be …

September 11, 1777: Battle of Brandywine (Philadelphia Campaign)

The Philadelphia Campaign of 1777 was a critical phase of the American Revolutionary War, as the British sought to capture Philadelphi…

The Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia: Foundations of City-States and Civilization

The Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2900–2350 BC) was a transformative era in the history of human civil…

A Detailed Timeline of Major and Minor Operations

The year 1776 was pivotal for the American Revolution, with intense military activity concentrated in New York and New Jersey. These campaigns saw dr…

The Uruk Period: A Pivotal Chapter in Early Civilization

The Uruk Period (c. 4000–3100 BC) was a transformative era in the history of human civilization, named after the city of Uruk in southern Meso…

What happened after the British Retreat from Concord?

The day started with British forces marching to Concord in an effort to seize colonial military supplies. However, things did not go as planned f…

The Geography of Ancient Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization

Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization," was a region of profound geographical and historical significa…

The Whisper of a Revolution: The Days Before Lexington and Concord

By mid-April 1775, everyone knew something was coming, but few knew exactly when or where. The British forces, under General Thomas …

The Colonial Crisis: A Series of Acts Igniting Resistance

In the mid-18th century, the British Parliament enacted a series of laws that would have profound consequences for the American colonies. The…

Salome Alexandra’s Rule Over Israel

Salome Alexandra, also known as Shlomtzion, was one of the most remarkable rulers of the Hasmonean Dynasty in Judea. She reigned from 76 BCE to 67 BCE and was the …

The Assyrian Invasion of the Kingdom of Israel: A Story Backed by Archaeological, Historical, and Biblical Evidence

The fall of the Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE is one of the m…

Seeds of Colonial Resentment: The End of the French and Indian War, the Seven Years' War, and the Royal Proclamation of 1763

The conclusion of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), which dovetailed …