Contrary to the traditional image of ancient societies dominated by men ... Men could also hold positions of authority, but women held significant social and economic power, making this society more ...

This department provides continuous geographic coverage of ancient societies from the Plains of North America through the Southwest and Mesoamerica to the Intermediate Area. The native societies range ...

In most ancient societies, anthropologists have found ... This makes Celtic Britain appear more egalitarian compared to the patriarchal Roman world." The discovery emphasizes the important role ...