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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The statue of Zeus at Olympia was an ideal representation of the high Classical style of art, and a significant reminder of the strength of Greek religion.
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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, also called Olympian Zeus, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a group of classical buildings, outlined by a list written by Philo in 225 BC. Only one of the seven remains standing today
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The Wonders of the Ancient World
Most people know that a list of seven wonders of the ancient world exists, but very few can name them. What, and where, were they?
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What is Constantinople?
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
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The Temple of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial.
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What is a Polis?
Definition of the glossary term Polis
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Who was Antipater of Sidon?
The definition of the glossary term Antipater of Sidon
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The Mausoleum of Mausollos at Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was a tomb built for Mausollos, a Persian governor, by his wife Artemisia II from 353 to 350 BC.
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The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.
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IVORY
Ivory describes a popular organic material that's harvested from animal teeth. It's been used by humans to make jewelry and art objects for nearly 30,000 years.
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Pericles – The Light of Athens
The great Greek statesman Pericles breathed life and inspiration into his city; when he died, the glory of Athens died with him.
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The Pharos of Alexandria
Apart from the great pyramids, the Lighthouse at Alexandria was the longest-lasting of all the ancient wonders, a grand beacon at the Alexandrian harbor.
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An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
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An Ancient Wonder of Gold and Ivory - Part 1
Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.
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Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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.
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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.
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The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
One of the grandest tombs in all of history, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was well deserved of its place as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
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The Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability.
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The Temple of Artemis at Ephasus
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
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A Passion for Pyramids - Part I
A short study of some of the most interesting facts about The Great Pyramid, the largest of the Pyramids of the Giza Plateau.
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