Articles related to "Carthage"

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives free guided tours of Carthage Jail where visitors can learn about the last days and minutes of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Was the Tophet a graveyard or the site of the ritual sacrifice of Carthage's children to its patron gods?

It was believed that the Romans erased all traces of Punic Carthage. But preserved under the Roman forum are the unique remains of the homes of ordinary Carthaginians.

The Baths of Antoninus Pius were a combination of style and Roman ingenuity.

The Ebro Treaty, between Carthage and Rome, was violated by both sides. Its nullification, and Hannibal Barca's hatred of Rome brought about the Second Punic War.

Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive.

The Carthaginian myth of Dido is very different to that found in The Aeneid.

As political and religious tensions grew between Mormons and non-Mormons in the 19th century, Joseph Smith was killed by a mob intent on eradicating the LDS church.

Elephants have been used in war for thousands of years. With their massive strength and magnificent ivory tusks, they inspired awe and terror in all who faced them.

Hannibal Barca was born in 247 BC. His name would resound throughout the ages as the man who almost brought Rome to her knees.

The Numidians were nomads from what is now Algeria in North Africa. Numidia means 'Land of the Nomads'.

Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

The first war in a series of conflicts which led to Rome's dominance of the mediterranean, but how did it start, and why?

As Rome expanded its empire south, and the Carthaginians of North Africa expanded theirs northward, the two peoples collided violently on the island of Sicily. After a ge

Tunisia is a sunny and popular holiday destination with friendly locals, ancient suburbs, historic places of interest to visit and wonderful beaches.

The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.

This bishop, priest, and orator of the early fifth century was in some ways a barometer by which many subsequent church fathers would measure their theology.

The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.

The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.

Hannibal's surprise invasion of Italy over the Alps might have been successful had Roman allies not remained loyal and Roman determination been less resolute.

The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities.

Capture student's attention through role playing. Let students choose their own history adventure in the classroom and make learning come alive!

Dido and Aeneas, an English opera by Henry Purcell: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Purcell opera information.

Following Constantine's policies of religious toleration, the Christian Church began to turn on itself through heresies like Donatism, threatening public peace.

In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains

Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.

The "Carriers of Civilization" dominated the Mediterranean for centuries, establishing colonies and trading their dyed textiles as far away as Southern Spain.

Visiting historic Nauvoo, IL can be an amazing experience for Latter-day Saints or those interested in Mormonism. Get the most out of the trip with this planning guide.

St. Fulgentius was known for his austerity, theological knowledge, and oratory skills. He was canonized and given the designation "Father of the Church."

Ovid wanted to retell part of Virgil's Aeneid in his own way. But his Heroides doesn't change the Dido and Aeneas story, one of many tales in Ovid's early poem.

The Carthaginian general Hannibal started the second war between Rome and Carthage by destroying the city of Saguntum. Bent on Rome's destruction, he then led his army th

Brief biography of composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.

The Nauvoo Expositor only published one issue. It attempted to expose the secret polygamous practices of early church leaders.

Joseph Smith, Jr. organized and first led the "Mormon Church." From the First Vision in 1820 to his murder in 1844, Joseph Smith's life was anything but ordinary.

The families create and perform skits for the people of Branson; The top three teams head to the movies for an obstacle course

In 1846 Brigham Young led the first group of Mormons from Nauvoo, Ill., to present-day Utah.

No passport? No funds for overseas plane tickets? Travelers in the United States find rare cultural treat at Oklahoma City Museum of Art's Roman Art from the Louvre.

After the death of Joseph Smith, many Mormons went westward on the advice of Brigham Young, the second Mormon prophet. They settled in what is now the state of Utah.

Although President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa first labeled it an African Renaissance, the dawn of the rebirth of the African continent began a long time ago.

Examples of Ancient World Western Civilization paper topics for students that have difficulty coming up with a theme or thesis.

The Iberians were in great demand as mercenaries throughout the western mediterranean. They were a tribal people, and Iberian men valued martial prowess above all.

Myths and legends surrounding the life of Belle Starr have been popularized by writers and by Hollywood until it is difficult to discern fact from fiction.

Brief biography and tragic plays of Elizabethan writer Christopher Marlowe, famous for the poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love."

When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.

Often credited solely to the strength of the Roman Legion, the Macedonian phalanx lost its mastery of the ancient battlefields through poor leadership, unwise changes to

The brief but unimpressive Etruscan recovery in the 4th century B.C. was not quite enough to stave off a future superpower: the Romans.

Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.