Ancient History's Working Moms
This article discusses a study that compared the bones of prehistoric women to women today. The work has shed light on the manual labor that prehistoric women engaged in.
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This article discusses a study that compared the bones of prehistoric women to women today. The work has shed light on the manual labor that prehistoric women engaged in.
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Ancient Egyptian Dynasties
Egypt is famous for its enormous pyramids, many of which can still be visited today. The pyramids were built by the rulers of Egypt, called pharaohs. This article discusses the rise and fall of numerous pharaohs.
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Egypt is famous for its enormous pyramids, many of which can still be visited today. The pyramids were built by the rulers of Egypt, called pharaohs. This article discusses the rise and fall of numerous pharaohs.
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Ancient Egyptian Society
Ancient Egypt was composed of several social classes, ranging from lives lived in slavery to positions of absolute power. This article explores the social structure and government of this ancient civilization.
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Ancient Egypt was composed of several social classes, ranging from lives lived in slavery to positions of absolute power. This article explores the social structure and government of this ancient civilization.
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Ancient Egyptian Mummies
In Ancient Egypt, the mummification of bodies became a way in which individuals, especially wealthy nobles or pharaohs, were prepared for the afterlife. This article outlines the steps required to successfully mummify a body and how one's soul would be judged in the afterlife.
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In Ancient Egypt, the mummification of bodies became a way in which individuals, especially wealthy nobles or pharaohs, were prepared for the afterlife. This article outlines the steps required to successfully mummify a body and how one's soul would be judged in the afterlife.
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Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
Today, the Pyramids of Giza stand as the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. But what did the pyramids mean to the Ancient Egyptians who constructed them? This text explores what these amazing landmarks meant to their builders, and why they put such effort into creating these enormous structures in a period when they had little more to rely on than human labor and their own ingenuity.
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Today, the Pyramids of Giza stand as the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. But what did the pyramids mean to the Ancient Egyptians who constructed them? This text explores what these amazing landmarks meant to their builders, and why they put such effort into creating these enormous structures in a period when they had little more to rely on than human labor and their own ingenuity.
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Queen Cleopatra
Cleopatra VII Philopator was the final pharaoh, or ruler, of the Ptolemaic Dynasty that ruled over Egypt from 305-30 BC. The Ptolemaic Dynasty was actually not Egyptian, but of Macedonian-Greek descent. Cleopatra was one of the few Ptolemaic rulers, however, to embrace Egyptian culture and language.
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Cleopatra VII Philopator was the final pharaoh, or ruler, of the Ptolemaic Dynasty that ruled over Egypt from 305-30 BC. The Ptolemaic Dynasty was actually not Egyptian, but of Macedonian-Greek descent. Cleopatra was one of the few Ptolemaic rulers, however, to embrace Egyptian culture and language.
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Developing Civilization in Ancient Egypt
Egypt is a modern-day country that was one of the first regions of the world to be a cradle of civilization. Civilization first emerged in the northeast corner of Africa along the 4,200 mile Nile River over 5,000 years ago. In 3150 BC, Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt and founded the first dynasty of Egypt.
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Egypt is a modern-day country that was one of the first regions of the world to be a cradle of civilization. Civilization first emerged in the northeast corner of Africa along the 4,200 mile Nile River over 5,000 years ago. In 3150 BC, Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt and founded the first dynasty of Egypt.
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Exodus: Oppression of the Israelites
The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Hebrew Torah and the Christian Old Testament. Scholars estimate that it was published sometime in the 5th Century BC, making the Bible one of the oldest surviving texts in the world. Exodus (Verses 1:1-1:22) tells the story of the oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, which led to their eventual exodus (leaving) from Egypt to "The Promised Land".
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The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Hebrew Torah and the Christian Old Testament. Scholars estimate that it was published sometime in the 5th Century BC, making the Bible one of the oldest surviving texts in the world. Exodus (Verses 1:1-1:22) tells the story of the oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, which led to their eventual exodus (leaving) from Egypt to "The Promised Land".
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Mesopotamia's Fertile Crescent
The Fertile Crescent is an area in Middle East that was the site of numerous cultural, scientific, and political developments in ancient history, leading some scholars to refer to the area as the birthplace, or "cradle" of civilization. This article explores the key cultural achievements that emerged from this region in ancient history.
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The Fertile Crescent is an area in Middle East that was the site of numerous cultural, scientific, and political developments in ancient history, leading some scholars to refer to the area as the birthplace, or "cradle" of civilization. This article explores the key cultural achievements that emerged from this region in ancient history.
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The Code of Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of Ancient Mesopotamia that dates back to about 1772 BC. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian King, enacted "The Code", which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. "The Code" is based on the concept of "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth".
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The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of Ancient Mesopotamia that dates back to about 1772 BC. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian King, enacted "The Code", which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. "The Code" is based on the concept of "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth".
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Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Western Individualism
The Ancient Greeks worshiped a variety of different gods and goddesses, many of whom remain part of modern-day popular culture. We can learn a lot about Ancient Greek society by studying their myths and spiritual systems.
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The Ancient Greeks worshiped a variety of different gods and goddesses, many of whom remain part of modern-day popular culture. We can learn a lot about Ancient Greek society by studying their myths and spiritual systems.
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Athens vs. Sparta
This article details the rise of two great Ancient Greek city-states: Athens and Sparta. These were two of hundreds of city-states in Ancient Greece. Most were small, though there were dozens of large and influential ones. Athens was highly influential and formed an alliance with many city-states (known as the Delian League) in 477 BC. Sparta had its own alliances, and they would eventually fight against the Delian League for power over the region in the Peloponnesian War.
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This article details the rise of two great Ancient Greek city-states: Athens and Sparta. These were two of hundreds of city-states in Ancient Greece. Most were small, though there were dozens of large and influential ones. Athens was highly influential and formed an alliance with many city-states (known as the Delian League) in 477 BC. Sparta had its own alliances, and they would eventually fight against the Delian League for power over the region in the Peloponnesian War.
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Athenian Democracy
In this article, the democratic government seen during the Golden Age of Athens (480-340 BC) is discussed. In addition to its literature, art, architecture, philosophy, and increased trade and influence across the Mediterranean Sea, the Golden Age of Athens was characterized by its political process.
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In this article, the democratic government seen during the Golden Age of Athens (480-340 BC) is discussed. In addition to its literature, art, architecture, philosophy, and increased trade and influence across the Mediterranean Sea, the Golden Age of Athens was characterized by its political process.
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The Persian Wars
In the 5th Century BC, the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (modern-day Iran) launched an invasion of Greece. The empire attempted to conquer the Greek city-states with greater numbers and a vast army. A series of conflicts known as the Greco-Persian Wars (or Persian Wars) broke out between the two, an event that would dramatically shape both societies for years to come.
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In the 5th Century BC, the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (modern-day Iran) launched an invasion of Greece. The empire attempted to conquer the Greek city-states with greater numbers and a vast army. A series of conflicts known as the Greco-Persian Wars (or Persian Wars) broke out between the two, an event that would dramatically shape both societies for years to come.
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Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Western Individualism
The Ancient Greeks worshiped a variety of different gods and goddesses, many of whom remain part of modern-day popular culture. We can learn a lot about Ancient Greek society by studying their myths and spiritual systems. This article explains the beliefs of the ancient Greeks, and what it reveals about their culture.
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The Ancient Greeks worshiped a variety of different gods and goddesses, many of whom remain part of modern-day popular culture. We can learn a lot about Ancient Greek society by studying their myths and spiritual systems. This article explains the beliefs of the ancient Greeks, and what it reveals about their culture.
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Greek Society
Ancient Greece was populated by a diverse number of social groups divided by age, gender, wealth, citizenship, and legal establishment of freedom. This article explores these various social groups and paints a picture of what life was like in Ancient Greek society.
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Ancient Greece was populated by a diverse number of social groups divided by age, gender, wealth, citizenship, and legal establishment of freedom. This article explores these various social groups and paints a picture of what life was like in Ancient Greek society.
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Greek Philosophy
This article explores the evolution of Ancient Greek philosophy, the concepts of some of its greatest thinkers, and the legacy it left on the world.
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This article explores the evolution of Ancient Greek philosophy, the concepts of some of its greatest thinkers, and the legacy it left on the world.
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Plato's Cave
The Greek philosopher Plato wrote most of his work in the form of dialogues between his old teacher Socrates and some of Socrates' followers and critics. This particular story comes from Plato's book of philosophical fiction, The Republic. In The Republic, Socrates tells his follower Glaucon a story about people living in a cave, which serves as an allegory for human society and the pursuit of knowledge.
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The Greek philosopher Plato wrote most of his work in the form of dialogues between his old teacher Socrates and some of Socrates' followers and critics. This particular story comes from Plato's book of philosophical fiction, The Republic. In The Republic, Socrates tells his follower Glaucon a story about people living in a cave, which serves as an allegory for human society and the pursuit of knowledge.
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Aristotle's Tragedy
Aristotle (385-322 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. A student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle authored many influential works regarding the physical sciences, philosophy, literature, and politics. In this chapter from Poetics, Aristotle seeks to define "tragedy" as it relates to literature and human emotion.
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Aristotle (385-322 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. A student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle authored many influential works regarding the physical sciences, philosophy, literature, and politics. In this chapter from Poetics, Aristotle seeks to define "tragedy" as it relates to literature and human emotion.
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Greek Government
In this article, the major forms of government in Ancient Greek city-states are discussed. Ancient Greece was made up of hundreds of city-states which began to emerge after the end of the Dark Ages in 1000 BC.
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In this article, the major forms of government in Ancient Greek city-states are discussed. Ancient Greece was made up of hundreds of city-states which began to emerge after the end of the Dark Ages in 1000 BC.
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Greek Architecture
Ancient Greece was a civilization that existed from the 8th to 5th Centuries B.C. One of the accomplishments that the Ancient Greeks are remembered for are their impressive temples and stunning architecture.
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Ancient Greece was a civilization that existed from the 8th to 5th Centuries B.C. One of the accomplishments that the Ancient Greeks are remembered for are their impressive temples and stunning architecture.
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Greek Gyms
This article explores the purpose of a gymnasium in Ancient Greece.
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This article explores the purpose of a gymnasium in Ancient Greece.
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Athens vs. Rome
In 509 BC, the Roman Republic overthrew its king and established a democracy. Around the same time, the Greek city-state of Athens transitioned to a democracy. The comparisons between the governments of these two societies is discussed in this article.
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In 509 BC, the Roman Republic overthrew its king and established a democracy. Around the same time, the Greek city-state of Athens transitioned to a democracy. The comparisons between the governments of these two societies is discussed in this article.
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How Did Greeks & Romans Write?
What tools do you use when you need to write something down? Maybe a pen and a piece of paper, or possibly even an electronic tablet? Things weren't quite so simple in ancient times. In this article, writing during Ancient Greek and Roman times is discussed.
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What tools do you use when you need to write something down? Maybe a pen and a piece of paper, or possibly even an electronic tablet? Things weren't quite so simple in ancient times. In this article, writing during Ancient Greek and Roman times is discussed.
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Athena vs. Poseidon
In Ancient Greece, myths were created to explain the world and understand what it means to be human. Greek mythology is not just important to Ancient Greece, but has spread across the far-flung Greek and Roman Empires. The myths have been told from generation to generation and are still read today.
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In Ancient Greece, myths were created to explain the world and understand what it means to be human. Greek mythology is not just important to Ancient Greece, but has spread across the far-flung Greek and Roman Empires. The myths have been told from generation to generation and are still read today.
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Theseus vs. The Minotaur
In Ancient Greece, people told myths to explain the ways of the world. Myths often portrayed brave heroes and vicious monsters. The Ancient Greeks also believed in powerful gods who watched over Earth and intervened when they saw fit. In this particular myth, a prince from Greece's capital city of Athens travels by sea to another city, Crete, in order to fight a monster.
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In Ancient Greece, people told myths to explain the ways of the world. Myths often portrayed brave heroes and vicious monsters. The Ancient Greeks also believed in powerful gods who watched over Earth and intervened when they saw fit. In this particular myth, a prince from Greece's capital city of Athens travels by sea to another city, Crete, in order to fight a monster.
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The Aztecs
At its height, the Aztec Empire was an advanced indigenous civilization that showed a mastery in the arts, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, and much more. It controlled a good deal of Mesoamerica throughout the 14th to 16th Centuries... that is, until its final conflict with the Spanish Conquistadors in 1521.
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At its height, the Aztec Empire was an advanced indigenous civilization that showed a mastery in the arts, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, and much more. It controlled a good deal of Mesoamerica throughout the 14th to 16th Centuries... that is, until its final conflict with the Spanish Conquistadors in 1521.
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The Aztec's Human Sacrifices
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican people of Central Mexico whose practice of human sacrifice remains notorious today. This article explores the origins of human sacrifice in Mesoamerican culture, as well as the motives and methods in which the Aztecs sacrificed people.
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The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican people of Central Mexico whose practice of human sacrifice remains notorious today. This article explores the origins of human sacrifice in Mesoamerican culture, as well as the motives and methods in which the Aztecs sacrificed people.
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Indigenous America vs. Conquistadors
At its height, the Aztec Empire was an advanced indigenous civilization that showed a mastery in the arts, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, and much more. It controlled a good deal of Mesoamerica throughout the 14th to 16th Centuries - that is, until its final conflict with the Spaniards and conquistadors in 1521.
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At its height, the Aztec Empire was an advanced indigenous civilization that showed a mastery in the arts, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, and much more. It controlled a good deal of Mesoamerica throughout the 14th to 16th Centuries - that is, until its final conflict with the Spaniards and conquistadors in 1521.
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The Inca: Engineering an Empire
The Inca Empire was the largest empire in Pre-Columbian America (before the arrival of Christopher Columbus), and possibly the largest empire in the world in the early 16th Century. The capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco, was located where Peru is today. This article discusses the rise and fall of this great empire, as well as how the Incas were able to expand their reach.
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The Inca Empire was the largest empire in Pre-Columbian America (before the arrival of Christopher Columbus), and possibly the largest empire in the world in the early 16th Century. The capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco, was located where Peru is today. This article discusses the rise and fall of this great empire, as well as how the Incas were able to expand their reach.
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Mysteries of the Indus Valley
The Indus River Valley was once home to the most widespread and peaceful of the ancient civilizations: the Indus Valley civilization, also referred to as the Harappan civilization. Known for its two major cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, this society lasted from roughly 3300-130 BC, yet it was only recently rediscovered within the last 100 years. Studies of the long-buried sites show surprising and interesting findings about the people, culture, and structures that made up this great civilization.
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The Indus River Valley was once home to the most widespread and peaceful of the ancient civilizations: the Indus Valley civilization, also referred to as the Harappan civilization. Known for its two major cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, this society lasted from roughly 3300-130 BC, yet it was only recently rediscovered within the last 100 years. Studies of the long-buried sites show surprising and interesting findings about the people, culture, and structures that made up this great civilization.
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Buddhism's Four Truths
Siddhartha Gautama was born in Asia over 2,000 years ago. He became an important figure in Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion commonly practiced in eastern and central Asia. This article discusses Siddhartha and his Four Truths.
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Siddhartha Gautama was born in Asia over 2,000 years ago. He became an important figure in Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion commonly practiced in eastern and central Asia. This article discusses Siddhartha and his Four Truths.
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The Life of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was a Roman statesman, general, and dictator. He was also one of the principal figures in the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
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Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was a Roman statesman, general, and dictator. He was also one of the principal figures in the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
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The Destruction of Pompeii
Pompeii was a Roman town that was buried under over 10 feet of volcanic ash when a volcano named Vesuvius exploded in 79 AD. The site today is a popular location for tourists and archaeologists to uncover the history of the Roman Empire, which dominated the Mediterranean Sea from 30 BC to 476 A.D.
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Pompeii was a Roman town that was buried under over 10 feet of volcanic ash when a volcano named Vesuvius exploded in 79 AD. The site today is a popular location for tourists and archaeologists to uncover the history of the Roman Empire, which dominated the Mediterranean Sea from 30 BC to 476 A.D.
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The Roman Republic
In the late 6th Century BC, the Ancient Romans overthrew the monarchy and established what would become the Roman Republic. It would last for approximately 500 years, and the impact it would have on the Western world and similar forms of government would be profound. This article details the formation of the Roman Republic, its citizenship, its achievements, and its transition into an empire.
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In the late 6th Century BC, the Ancient Romans overthrew the monarchy and established what would become the Roman Republic. It would last for approximately 500 years, and the impact it would have on the Western world and similar forms of government would be profound. This article details the formation of the Roman Republic, its citizenship, its achievements, and its transition into an empire.
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Down the Drain: The Roman Forum
In this article, archaeologists explore of the Roman Forum. The Roman Forum was an important public space for many Ancient Romans and continues to educate archaeologists about life in Ancient Rome.
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In this article, archaeologists explore of the Roman Forum. The Roman Forum was an important public space for many Ancient Romans and continues to educate archaeologists about life in Ancient Rome.
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Roman Art
Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus in 63 BC, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. This article discusses the some of the statues of him that have survived over time.
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Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus in 63 BC, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. This article discusses the some of the statues of him that have survived over time.
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The Roman Rostrum
If you want to address the people in your community, where do you go? If you lived in Ancient Rome, you would go to the nearest rostrum.
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If you want to address the people in your community, where do you go? If you lived in Ancient Rome, you would go to the nearest rostrum.
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Hannibal's War Elephants
Hannibal (247-183 BC) was a Carthaginian, or Punic, commander and is considered one of the greatest military leaders in history. He distinguished himself with three dramatic victories for Carthage in the Second Punic War, though he is perhaps best known for crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps on war elephants at the beginning of the war. This article details Hannibal's involvement in the Second Punic War and what happened at the end of his military career.
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Hannibal (247-183 BC) was a Carthaginian, or Punic, commander and is considered one of the greatest military leaders in history. He distinguished himself with three dramatic victories for Carthage in the Second Punic War, though he is perhaps best known for crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps on war elephants at the beginning of the war. This article details Hannibal's involvement in the Second Punic War and what happened at the end of his military career.
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Killing Caesar
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, actor, and is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a historical play based on the scheme to assassinate the Roman dictator, Julius Caesar. Caesar was killed by a group of senators who rebelled against him on March 15 in 44 BC. In this excerpt from the play, Cassius talks to Brutus about what he thinks of Caesar.
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, actor, and is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a historical play based on the scheme to assassinate the Roman dictator, Julius Caesar. Caesar was killed by a group of senators who rebelled against him on March 15 in 44 BC. In this excerpt from the play, Cassius talks to Brutus about what he thinks of Caesar.
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Being a Woman in Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire (27 BC-476 AD) was one of the ancient world's largest empires, covering most of Europe and parts of Africa and Asia at its height. This article discusses what life was like for women in this empire.
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The Roman Empire (27 BC-476 AD) was one of the ancient world's largest empires, covering most of Europe and parts of Africa and Asia at its height. This article discusses what life was like for women in this empire.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire
This article discusses the fall of the Roman empire. The Roman Empire lasted from 30 BC until 476 AD. It had its capital in modern day Rome, in Italy, and at its height, its territory stretched across the entire Mediterranean Sea. While the Western Roman Empire fell in 476, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, lasted until 1453.
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This article discusses the fall of the Roman empire. The Roman Empire lasted from 30 BC until 476 AD. It had its capital in modern day Rome, in Italy, and at its height, its territory stretched across the entire Mediterranean Sea. While the Western Roman Empire fell in 476, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, lasted until 1453.
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The Byzantine Empire
This article details the history of the Byzantine Empire. This empire thrived as a modern, efficient, culturally-rich society for over one thousand years, until it eventually ended in 1453.
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This article details the history of the Byzantine Empire. This empire thrived as a modern, efficient, culturally-rich society for over one thousand years, until it eventually ended in 1453.
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Origami: An Ancient Art
Origami is an ancient art of folding paper into creative shapes that started in Japan. This article describes how origami became a common practice in Japan and around the world.
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Origami is an ancient art of folding paper into creative shapes that started in Japan. This article describes how origami became a common practice in Japan and around the world.
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Ghana's Gold
The Kingdom of Ghana was a medieval African civilization located in what is now Mauritania and Western Mali. The empire’s access to gold allowed it to trade for a variety of other resources, specifically salt. This article provides further specifics regarding the trading practices and politics of this great empire.
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The Kingdom of Ghana was a medieval African civilization located in what is now Mauritania and Western Mali. The empire’s access to gold allowed it to trade for a variety of other resources, specifically salt. This article provides further specifics regarding the trading practices and politics of this great empire.
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West African Society
In 1526, a Portuguese ship completed the first transatlantic slave voyage by carrying slaves from Africa to the Americas. West African society was one of the centers of civilization in the centuries leading up to the Atlantic slave trade. The vibrant economy and culture in West African society were greatly affected by the slave trade. The Atlantic slave trade was not abolished by the United States until 1809.
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In 1526, a Portuguese ship completed the first transatlantic slave voyage by carrying slaves from Africa to the Americas. West African society was one of the centers of civilization in the centuries leading up to the Atlantic slave trade. The vibrant economy and culture in West African society were greatly affected by the slave trade. The Atlantic slave trade was not abolished by the United States until 1809.
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The Role of Religion in Medieval Politics
In Europe, the Middle Ages lasted from the 5th Century to the 15th Century AD, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. During the Middle Ages, Europe experienced a religious transformation that influenced politics throughout the entire continent. This article discusses the causes and effects of this religious transformation in Europe.
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In Europe, the Middle Ages lasted from the 5th Century to the 15th Century AD, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. During the Middle Ages, Europe experienced a religious transformation that influenced politics throughout the entire continent. This article discusses the causes and effects of this religious transformation in Europe.
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Joan of Arc: France's Tragic Hero
This article is about the historical figure Joan of Arc, or Jeanne D’Arc (1412-1431), the teenage girl who led the French to victory against the English during the Hundred Years War.
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This article is about the historical figure Joan of Arc, or Jeanne D’Arc (1412-1431), the teenage girl who led the French to victory against the English during the Hundred Years War.
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The Black Death
The Bubonic Plague, commonly referred to as the Black Death, is a devastating disease that is believed to have killed around 50% of Europe's population in the 14th Century. This article discusses the ways in which the plague impacted Europe.
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The Bubonic Plague, commonly referred to as the Black Death, is a devastating disease that is believed to have killed around 50% of Europe's population in the 14th Century. This article discusses the ways in which the plague impacted Europe.
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Don't Blame Rats for the Black Death
The Black Death was a devastating plague that spread through Europe from 1346-1353. For a long time, rats were believed to be responsible for spreading this deadly plague. New research shows that this may not be the case.
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The Black Death was a devastating plague that spread through Europe from 1346-1353. For a long time, rats were believed to be responsible for spreading this deadly plague. New research shows that this may not be the case.
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