An invitation to the ancient world! OGL Antike is the ideal introduction for anyone studying Ancient History or related fields such as Classical Philology or Archaeology. Scientifically accurate, vividly illustrated, and clearly written, it inspires a desire to read and learn. The group of authors led by editor Eckhard Wirbelauer presents four different approaches to the era: it informs about the most important political events as well as the everyday life of ancient people, their gods, and their art. It introduces the concepts of science and its institutions. Central to the work is the hands-on engagement with ancient sources. OGL Antike thus serves as a guide through all areas of ancient historical studies. The authors: Jochen Althoff, Hans Beck, Bruno Bleckmann, Marieluise Deissmann, Carsten Drecoll, Ursula Gärtner, Hans-Joachim Gehrke, Rosmarie Günthe.