Articles related to "Ptolemy"
Ptolemy, Astronomy, & Almagest
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system placed Earth at the center of the universe and he was considered the ultimate authority in astronomy for about 1400 years.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system placed Earth at the center of the universe and he was considered the ultimate authority in astronomy for about 1400 years.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant
Ptolemy and Geography
Ptolemy's geography contained many errors, but it also pioneered many concepts that we still use today.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude • ancient greek
Ptolemy's geography contained many errors, but it also pioneered many concepts that we still use today.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude • ancient greek
Ptolemy Astronomer Geographer
Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude
Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude
Cleopatra Part 1: Seducer of Power
She was a lover of leaders and power with dreams of ruling the world, but fate had other plans. Enticing biography of the queen whose reign would signify the end of pharoahs in Egypt.
cleopatra • julius caesar • marc antony • caesarian • ptolemy
She was a lover of leaders and power with dreams of ruling the world, but fate had other plans. Enticing biography of the queen whose reign would signify the end of pharoahs in Egypt.
cleopatra • julius caesar • marc antony • caesarian • ptolemy
Ptolemaic Geocentric Astronomy
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system used four geometric devices, the deferent, epicycle, eccentric, and equant, to explain the observed motions of the planets.
ptolemy • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant • epicycle
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system used four geometric devices, the deferent, epicycle, eccentric, and equant, to explain the observed motions of the planets.
ptolemy • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant • epicycle
Cleopatra - Egypt's Last Pharoah
This article is a biography of Cleopatra, who became Queen of Egypt at the age of 18 and committed suicide at the age of 39.
ancient egypt • ancient egypt for kids • jodee redmond • cleopatra • pharoah
This article is a biography of Cleopatra, who became Queen of Egypt at the age of 18 and committed suicide at the age of 39.
ancient egypt • ancient egypt for kids • jodee redmond • cleopatra • pharoah
Cleopatra: Queen of The Nile
The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers.
ancient egypt • egyptian pharaohs • cleopatra • mark antony • julius ceasar
The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers.
ancient egypt • egyptian pharaohs • cleopatra • mark antony • julius ceasar
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.
the lighthouse of alexandria • the seventh wonder of the world • lighthouse of alexandria seventh wonder of the wor • seven wonders of the world • lighthouse of alexandria ptolemy
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.
the lighthouse of alexandria • the seventh wonder of the world • lighthouse of alexandria seventh wonder of the wor • seven wonders of the world • lighthouse of alexandria ptolemy
The Real Cleopatra
Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved.
cleopatra • rome • egypt • roman history • egyptian history
Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved.
cleopatra • rome • egypt • roman history • egyptian history
The Rosetta Stone
An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics.
rosetta stone • stela • hieroglyphics • ancient egyptian language • jean francois champollion
An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics.
rosetta stone • stela • hieroglyphics • ancient egyptian language • jean francois champollion
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
The History of the Ptolemaic Period
The Ptolemaic Period was started by the invasion of Alexander the Great and finished by Mark Anthony's defeat at the Battle of Activum.
the history of the ptolemaic period • macedonian conquest • ptolemy i and the construction of alexandria • the hellenisation of society • and eventual collapse
The Ptolemaic Period was started by the invasion of Alexander the Great and finished by Mark Anthony's defeat at the Battle of Activum.
the history of the ptolemaic period • macedonian conquest • ptolemy i and the construction of alexandria • the hellenisation of society • and eventual collapse
Indigenous Mathematic Systems
Our right to maintain ancient and sophisticated mathematical systems has been extinguished by Western assumptions about "primitive logic".
indigenous mathematics • indigenous logic systems • indigenous scholars • ptolemy • ptolemy african
Our right to maintain ancient and sophisticated mathematical systems has been extinguished by Western assumptions about "primitive logic".
indigenous mathematics • indigenous logic systems • indigenous scholars • ptolemy • ptolemy african
Philae is a Must See in Egypt
No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping by the magnificent Sanctuary of Isis at Philae.
temple of philae • attractions in egypt • sights in egypt • egyptian sights • egyptian attractions
No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping by the magnificent Sanctuary of Isis at Philae.
temple of philae • attractions in egypt • sights in egypt • egyptian sights • egyptian attractions
Cleopatra Part 2: Queen of Kings
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
cleopatra • marc antony • octavian • octavia • julius caesar
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
cleopatra • marc antony • octavian • octavia • julius caesar
Goddess-Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
OK, So They Got It Wrong!
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
Aphrodite
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. Nowhere was she so passionately worshipped as in Cyprus.
aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. Nowhere was she so passionately worshipped as in Cyprus.
aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Aphrodite,
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. In Cyprus she was passionately worshipped.
aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. In Cyprus she was passionately worshipped.
aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Nicolaus Copernicus
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
nicolaus copernicus • nicolaus copernicus and scientific revolution • aristotle and copernicus • aristotle and ptolemy • renaissance science
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
nicolaus copernicus • nicolaus copernicus and scientific revolution • aristotle and copernicus • aristotle and ptolemy • renaissance science
Solving the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Deciphering the Rosetta Stone opened up an understanding of the ancient Egyptians. The language of ancient Egypt had been a riddle to scholars for many hundreds of years. The Rosetta Stone solved the riddle.
rosetta stone • ancient egyptians • champollion • demotic
Deciphering the Rosetta Stone opened up an understanding of the ancient Egyptians. The language of ancient Egypt had been a riddle to scholars for many hundreds of years. The Rosetta Stone solved the riddle.
rosetta stone • ancient egyptians • champollion • demotic
The Colossus of Rhodes
Erected to celebrate the strength of the small island of Rhodes, the Colossus stood in ruins for most of its history.
colossus of rhodes • helios • madraki harbour • rhodes • seven wonders of the world
Erected to celebrate the strength of the small island of Rhodes, the Colossus stood in ruins for most of its history.
colossus of rhodes • helios • madraki harbour • rhodes • seven wonders of the world
The Early Scientific Revolution
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
Tycho Brahe's Astronomy
Tycho Brahe was the last great naked eye astronomer and one of the great astronomical observers of all time.
astronomy • tycho brahe • comet • supernova • tycho's supernova
Tycho Brahe was the last great naked eye astronomer and one of the great astronomical observers of all time.
astronomy • tycho brahe • comet • supernova • tycho's supernova
What is the Hellenistic Period?
Definition of the glossary term Hellenstic Period
hellenistic period • alexander the great • ptolemy • battle of actium • hellas
Definition of the glossary term Hellenstic Period
hellenistic period • alexander the great • ptolemy • battle of actium • hellas
Hipparchus Greek Astronomer
Hipparchus' precision and astronomical calculations led to his invention of trigonometry and discovery of precession, the compilation of the first Star Catalogue.
hipparchus • greek ancient astronomer • ancient astronomical observer • hipparchus precession • hipparchus compilation star catalogue
Hipparchus' precision and astronomical calculations led to his invention of trigonometry and discovery of precession, the compilation of the first Star Catalogue.
hipparchus • greek ancient astronomer • ancient astronomical observer • hipparchus precession • hipparchus compilation star catalogue
Art and Beauty in the Middle Ages: An Overview
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky, icon, iconography, beauty, truth, aesthetic, middle ages, religion, george hoelzeman
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky • icon • iconography • beauty • truth
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky, icon, iconography, beauty, truth, aesthetic, middle ages, religion, george hoelzeman
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky • icon • iconography • beauty • truth
Cleopatra Movie Review
Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowall and Richard Burton light up the screen while leading an A-list cast in the 1963 Fox Studios classic Cleopatra.
cleopatra movie review • elizabeth taylor • richard burton • rex harrison • roddy mcdowall
Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowall and Richard Burton light up the screen while leading an A-list cast in the 1963 Fox Studios classic Cleopatra.
cleopatra movie review • elizabeth taylor • richard burton • rex harrison • roddy mcdowall
Hanukah Eve
A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • cahnnukah • ancient history
A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • cahnnukah • ancient history
Galileo,Venus and the Sun-Centered Theory
Based on his observations using a telescope, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) concluded that Venus orbited the sun, not the earth.
galileo and venus and the sun centered theory of t • galileo uses telescope to show that venus orbits t • ptolemy and the earth centered theory of the unive • nicolaus copernicus • aristarchus and the sun-centered theory
Based on his observations using a telescope, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) concluded that Venus orbited the sun, not the earth.
galileo and venus and the sun centered theory of t • galileo uses telescope to show that venus orbits t • ptolemy and the earth centered theory of the unive • nicolaus copernicus • aristarchus and the sun-centered theory
Indigenous Knowledge Theft
European science and technology, supposedly what sets the west apart from more "savage" peoples, is merely knowledge stolen from Indigenous peoples throughout history.
intellectual property theft • indigenous intellectual property • indigenous science • indigenous technology • western propaganda
European science and technology, supposedly what sets the west apart from more "savage" peoples, is merely knowledge stolen from Indigenous peoples throughout history.
intellectual property theft • indigenous intellectual property • indigenous science • indigenous technology • western propaganda
Christopher Columbus' Early Years
Christopher Columbus was born into a wool-weaving family and, like many young men growing up in the port city of Genoa, Italy, went to sea at an early age.
christopher columbus • early life • cristoforo colombo • genoa • domenico colombo
Christopher Columbus was born into a wool-weaving family and, like many young men growing up in the port city of Genoa, Italy, went to sea at an early age.
christopher columbus • early life • cristoforo colombo • genoa • domenico colombo
The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Memoirs of Cleopatra Book Review
Margaret George's historical novel fleshes out the famous last Ptolemy Cleopatra - her passionate affairs, the failed Triumvirate and her power struggle with Octavian
the memoirs of cleopatra book review • american novelist margaret george • margaret george cleopatra novel • julius caesar and marcus antony • caesar and cleopatra
Margaret George's historical novel fleshes out the famous last Ptolemy Cleopatra - her passionate affairs, the failed Triumvirate and her power struggle with Octavian
the memoirs of cleopatra book review • american novelist margaret george • margaret george cleopatra novel • julius caesar and marcus antony • caesar and cleopatra
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.
cleopatra • julius caesar • octavian • egypt • rome
Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her.
cleopatra • julius caesar • octavian • egypt • rome
Where was Camelot?
Explore the connections between Camelot and a hill-fort 12 miles from Glastonbury.
camelot • camlann • cadbury • south • arthur
Explore the connections between Camelot and a hill-fort 12 miles from Glastonbury.
camelot • camlann • cadbury • south • arthur
Martin Waldseemüller and His Map of New World
Based on the works of Ptolemy and Amerigo Vespucci, German cartographer Waldseemüller produced the first modern map of the world. In it, he gave America its name.
martin waldseemüller • martin waldseemüller map • martin waldseemüller 1507 • maps of america • martin waldseemüller cartographer
Based on the works of Ptolemy and Amerigo Vespucci, German cartographer Waldseemüller produced the first modern map of the world. In it, he gave America its name.
martin waldseemüller • martin waldseemüller map • martin waldseemüller 1507 • maps of america • martin waldseemüller cartographer
Economic Factors and Renaissance Inventions
Various economic and political factors of the times influenced thought, worldview and inventions of the Renaissance.
reasons for inventions of compass and maps during • economy and business influences on renaissance tho • improvements in compass maps and navigation due to • quest for new routes to get to products and commod • fall of constantinople and the influence on econom
Various economic and political factors of the times influenced thought, worldview and inventions of the Renaissance.
reasons for inventions of compass and maps during • economy and business influences on renaissance tho • improvements in compass maps and navigation due to • quest for new routes to get to products and commod • fall of constantinople and the influence on econom
Astronomical Names in Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
Refraction of Light
In optics, Snell's law of refraction tells us that light is refracted, or bent, when it passes from one medium to another.
refraction • optics • snells law • index of refraction • refraction of light
In optics, Snell's law of refraction tells us that light is refracted, or bent, when it passes from one medium to another.
refraction • optics • snells law • index of refraction • refraction of light
The Progress of Science is Not Objective
The idea that Earth orbits the sun was proposed 2000 years before the Copernican Revolution; it was rejected. Why? Because scientific progress is violent and irrational.
is scientific progress objective? • scientific progress is not objective • philosophy of science scientific revolutions are i • scientific progress is irrational • scientific revolutions are as irrational as politi
The idea that Earth orbits the sun was proposed 2000 years before the Copernican Revolution; it was rejected. Why? Because scientific progress is violent and irrational.
is scientific progress objective? • scientific progress is not objective • philosophy of science scientific revolutions are i • scientific progress is irrational • scientific revolutions are as irrational as politi
Tycho Brahe's Bio and Theory
Brief biography of Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, who advanced the Copernican Theory but believed that the Earth was still the centre of the universe.
tycho brahe • biography of tycho brahe • tycho brahe and his theory • danish astronomer of 16th century • tycho and copernicus
Brief biography of Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, who advanced the Copernican Theory but believed that the Earth was still the centre of the universe.
tycho brahe • biography of tycho brahe • tycho brahe and his theory • danish astronomer of 16th century • tycho and copernicus
Stargazing for Beginners - April
Where to look in the night sky to see the planets and constellations of April.
stargazing • planets • venus • mercury • mars
Where to look in the night sky to see the planets and constellations of April.
stargazing • planets • venus • mercury • mars
Cleopatra in 19th Century Art
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, as depicted in works by Jean-Léon Gérôme, Alexandre Cabanel, Gustave Moreau and Jean André Rixens.
cleopatra • jean-leon gerome • alexandre cabanel • gustave moreau • jean andre rixens
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, as depicted in works by Jean-Léon Gérôme, Alexandre Cabanel, Gustave Moreau and Jean André Rixens.
cleopatra • jean-leon gerome • alexandre cabanel • gustave moreau • jean andre rixens
Timeline&Temples
This article contains a chronology of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, including dates and names of principal rulers of that period, and then describes organisation amongst priests and temples in Ancient Egypt.
priest • temple • chronology • ancient • egypt
This article contains a chronology of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, including dates and names of principal rulers of that period, and then describes organisation amongst priests and temples in Ancient Egypt.
priest • temple • chronology • ancient • egypt
Primate Books - Part 2
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
Ancient Egyptian Weapons
Given that the ancient world was full of frequent wars and military campaigns the Ancient Egyptians had a great need for the most effective weapons and tactics.
ancient egyptian weapons • military power • conquer or be conquered • a society frequently at war • periods of power interspersed with military weakne
Given that the ancient world was full of frequent wars and military campaigns the Ancient Egyptians had a great need for the most effective weapons and tactics.
ancient egyptian weapons • military power • conquer or be conquered • a society frequently at war • periods of power interspersed with military weakne
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part I
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt...
alexandria • egypt • great library • alexander the great
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt...
alexandria • egypt • great library • alexander the great
British Museum Highlights
A visit to London's British Museum wouldn't be complete without viewing the highlights of the Greek and Egyptian galleries and the exhibit in the former Kings Library
the british museum • the rosetta stone • the elgin marbles • the enlightenment • the parthenon
A visit to London's British Museum wouldn't be complete without viewing the highlights of the Greek and Egyptian galleries and the exhibit in the former Kings Library
the british museum • the rosetta stone • the elgin marbles • the enlightenment • the parthenon
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