Ancient History (general)
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Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and the quest to know. more...
Climate Changes Affect Ancient Civilizations
Drought more than politics and war may have undermined several ancient civilizations , leaving them vulnerable to internal stability and external conquest. more...
Ancient Tombs and Burial Practices
Ancient practices involving the dead varied between civilizations, yet the notion that death required ritual and planning was a universal aspect of evolving religion. more...
The move from nomadic tribalism to the establishment of sedentary communities coincided with a food revolution tied to agricultural exploitation. more...
Ghosts in Ancient Greece and Rome
Although ancient civilizations believed in magic and ghosts, the emerging Christian tradition differentiated ghosts as demons that disguised themselves as the dead. more...
Ancient Roads of Persia and Rome
Ancient roadways, like their modern counterparts, served to increase commerce and trade while providing mechanisms linked to military success and national defense. more...
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Compared
The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities. more...
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By: Elvira Nieto
Cacao is a product of the Americas. From the bitter drink form of Central and Southern Mexico to the sweet European take, its history is as rich as chocolate itself. more...
A Brief Introduction to the Celts
By: Sandra Causey
The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language. more...
By: Elvira Nieto
Though the prehistoric origin of wine is well documented and accepted, rarely recognized is the fact that people have been enjoying beer for thousands of years. more...
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? more...
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? more...
By: Robert Marcell
The earliest buildings were practical shelters, meant to protect human beings (and their hominid ancestors) from the dangers of the natural world. more...
Death, As Seen By The Israelites
By: Jessica Sprunt
According to the Hebrew Bible, Israelites focused more on life and living then what happened afterwards. more...
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