Articles related to "Ancient History"



African Ancient History Denied
Colonists once claimed ancient Shona ruins as belonging to a "lost white civilisation". This myth was used to justify European occupation in Southern Africa.
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Ancient History Glossary
This glossary of common (and not so common) terms, people, and events from ancient history is a good resource to use when studying ancient times.
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Classical Agora, final chapter
At the end of the Classical period in Athens, the Agora stood as the central place for military strategy and commerce, as well as political intrigue.
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Crystal River park offers glimpse of ancient history
Pre-Columbian mound builders used the area as a ceremonial center. Today, you can see their mounds and learn about Florida's history.
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Etruscan Crisis and Conflict
Though prosperous, turmoil began to simmer, leading to internal and external conflicts and a preview of things to come for the Etruscans.
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Etruscan Romanization
The brief but unimpressive Etruscan recovery in the 4th century B.C. was not quite enough to stave off a future superpower: the Romans.
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Introduction to Minoan Crete - Part 1
Introduction to Bronze Age Minoan Crete.
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Introduction to Minoan Crete - Part 5
Part One of a tour through the palace of Knossos.
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Kimon and the Agora
Kimon, a political leader during the Classical period, was responsible for turning Athens from dusty and arid to green and bountiful, with a few additions to the Agora.
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Make a Clay Tablet
Make a clay tablet like the Ancient Egyptians used to write on.
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My Favorite Exhibits by Mary Haegele
Mary Haegele shares her favorite sites and exhibits with readers.
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The Archaic Athenian Agora
The early Athenian Agora evolved from a cemetery and residential area to a center of politics, religion, and social development. It told of the great things to come.
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The Real Cleopatra
Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her.
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The Unmovable Spartans
The Spartans were a fiercely disciplined society dedicated to the pursuit of military perfection.
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Thutmose I <i>The Commoner Come King</i>
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
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What is a Necropolis?
Definition of the glossary term necropolis
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What is an abaton?
Definition of the glossary term abaton
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What is an Amphitheater?
The definition of the glossary term amphitheater
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What is Ancient History?
What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f
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Where was Asia Minor?
Definition of the glossary term Asia Minor
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A Discussion With Pythagoras - Part 1
A reconstruction of the life of Pythagoras - Part 1.
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Atlantis and Thera
The "Lost City of Atlantis" has captivated many as fable. But there are theories, and even some evidence, floating around that Atlantis was real, and it was Minoan.
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Introduction to Minoan Crete - Part 6
The tour of the palace of Knossos continued.
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Introduction to Pre-Hellenistic Greece - Part 2
A summary of Early, Middle and Late Helladic periods.
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Sniffing out Homer
Introduction to a series of articles on Homer, his life and times and many centuries later.
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Did the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, really exist?
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The Hellenistic Agora
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
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What is the Hellenistic Period?
Definition of the glossary term Hellenstic Period
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Evidence for Jesus
Before we can consider Jesus as God or Jesus as the Son of God, we must first know whether Jesus ever lived at all. Was there a historical Jesus?
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Hanukah Eve
A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources
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History Crafts and Printable Index
An ongoing index of crafts, printables and projects relating to history.
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Rome's Third Servile War
In 73 B.C. Roman slaves, led by Spartacus, revolted, building an army and raging through the Italian countryside in one of the most important slave uprisings in history.
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Song of the North by Jules Watson
Song of the North presents an intriguing glimpse into ancient cultures and magic of Scotland (Alba) under Roman rule, but Watson's world-building disappoints.
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Spain - Menorca
Menorcans have a word for their lovely island - they call it the calma; the tranquil way of living that is one of its most pleasant attractions. A good place to relax.
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The beginning of Ancient Egypt
This article explains and describes how the rule of the Pharoahs and the beginning of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation came about, in a way that would be understandable to (older) children.
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The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was an opulent tomb for a king who loved all things Greek.
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The Real Vikings
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
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Teach Computing with Early History
Not all technology integration requires a computer. When including more computer science topics into the curriculum, do not overlook the importance of history.
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London Mayoral Election In 6 Days
Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson remain the front runners for the second job in British politics. Both may have to rely on secondary votes to secure victory on May 1st.
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New Tory Mayor For London
On secondary preference votes, Boris Johnson has been elected mayor of London. Critics however still remain to be convinced he is up to the task.
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Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.
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