Articles related to "Herodotus"

Looking into our ancient past, Herodotus' work gives a clearer understanding of what the Western world was like in his time.

By applying skeptical inquiry with a shift from poem to prose, an ancient Greek writer becomes Herodotus, the first historian.

The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.

Days of fighting in the pass of Thermopylae had shown the Spartans seemingly unbeatable. But the historian Herodotus tells of the treachery that finally defeated them.

Creating the largest empire then known in history, Cyrus defeated the Assyrians, the Lydians, and the Babylonians, inaugurating 200 years of Persian rule.

Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.

Dogs may be man's best friend but, for the Persian army at The Battle of Pelusium in 525 B.C., it was the cat who won the day.

Did the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, really exist?

The Ancient Egyptians possessed an elaborate set of burial rituals, believed to ensure immortality in the afterlife.

Xerxes' empire, briefly flirting with the borders of Europe, gave rise to some of the strangest engineering feats of antiquity.

Until Sir Arthur Evans unearthed the palace of Knossos, the half-man-half bull killed by Theseus was considered just a popular legend; archeology changed that.

The Gümüskesen is an elaborate Roman tomb that is a miniature version of the tomb of King Mausolus at Halikarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The most fearsome ancient peoples failed to destroy Jerusalem, forcing Sennacherib to return to Nineveh with the overdue tribute paid by Hezekiah of Judah.

Although its origins are debated, Etruscan culture greatly influenced the culture of Rome. They were eventually replaced by the Romans as the dominant power in Italy

The Spartans were not the only Hellenic soldiers present at Thermopylae, nor the bravest. History tells of the 700 Thespians, overlooked by popular culture.

Gorgo was one of the few women of ancient Greece who was named by historians. She was the daughter of a king, wife of a king and mother of a king of Sparta.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the Seven Wonders of the World along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

New evidence supports the Bible's story of the Magi following the Star of Bethlehem as God used this sign to announce His Son Jesus' birth and draw people towards him.

Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago

Dumb Barter or Silent trade is an exchange process involving neither language nor money which, according to historical records was practised in Africa. Did this happen?

Original source documents can be very valuable in understanding the social and cultural habits of everyday life, but accuracy must be tested by corroborative sources.

First introduced as an Olympic sport in the Athens 1896 Games, the Marathon was won by the Greek water-carrier, Spiros Louis.

A great star heralded the birth of a king. Wise men saw and followed it. Who were they? Where did they come from?

Winch's speaker plays with the notion that things in the past were better; it was especially better that people felt safe in the past but not in the paranoid present.

Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom.

The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece.

The Persian Wars are often looked at from the viewpoint of the Greeks, mainly the Athenians and Spartans. This article will look at the events from a Persian perspective.

Just what did 300 get right where the terrible Troy went wrong? A comparative review of the films and their sources.

By looking at the earliest recorded examples of anxiety, this most mysterious of afflictions can better be understood.

Egypt's history dates back to about 700,000 years ago as evidenced by the fossils of early man who lived in the region.

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

Director Zack Snyder pleased about debate. "If that's a by-product, that's good," he says.

Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.

Of all of ancient Persia's kings, Xerxes I is quite famous, but not because he was the most successful. His failures abroad and at home led to gradual Persia's decline.

Tracing its origins to the Old Testament Noah, Sardis became best known as the capital of Lydia and synonymous with gold and the greed of Croesus.

A quick history of Cyrus the Great, a man of mysterious background who conquered many Near Eastern kingdoms to form the Persian Empire, sent the Jews home from captivity

The Dacians, also known as Getae, developed a sophisticated culture and united under their king Burebista.

The River Nile has for centuries been the lifeblood of Egypt, its Pharaonic legacy now a magnate for visitors embarking on a luxury cruise down the Nile.

Discovering interesting connections between seemingly unrelated words can be one of the great joys of the subject of etymology. The word Sarcophagus is a great example.

History and religion reveal they were Persian Shamans. St. Matthew called them Magi or Wise Men, who weren't at the Nativity scene. Epiphany celebrates their visit.

A look at out of body experiences, their history, near death experiences and how astral travel projection is induced through meditation and other techniques.

Using primary source documents enhances a research paper or essay but writers should be aware of the limitations inherent in original sources.

From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?

The Battle of Marathon highlighted the superiority of the phalanx that had evolved out of geographical considerations as well as a smaller population base.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was an opulent tomb for a king who loved all things Greek.

Egypt was the "gift of the Nile," benefiting agriculturally from the flow of the river downward as it deposited silt along its banks, creating a thriving civilization.

What really happened at Thermopylae is unfortunately not as full of romance and valiance on the part of the Spartans as what was portrayed in the movie 300.

Ancient roadways, like their modern counterparts, served to increase commerce and trade while providing mechanisms linked to military success and national defense.

Drought more than politics and war may have undermined several ancient civilizations , leaving them vulnerable to internal stability and external conquest.

The hanging gardens of Babylon is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but there are actually questions as to whether or not it even existed.