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Amazons Warrior Clothing: Weapons and Ancient Dress of the Women Warriors

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Buddhas of Bamiyan: A Tradition of Buddhist Art in the Heart of Afghanistan

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By: Sean Abreu

Afghanistan's Religious Heritage: Balkh is Northern Afghanistan’s Rich Spiritual Center

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By: Sean Abreu

Labyrinths Around the World: Differences in Historical Labyrinths

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By: Loni Perry

The Ancient History of Chocolate: Cacao in Early Mesoamerica

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By: Robin Schroffel

The Origins of Halloween: Christian Festival or Pagan Celebration?

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By: Paul Forrest

Origins of the Symbols of Halloween: What Began as Samhain is Now a Children’s Holiday

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By: Diana Gier

Sogdian Merchants Broker Faith on the Silk Road: Sogdians Translate Sutras, Scriptures, and Teachings of Many Faiths

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By: Sean Abreu

The Destruction Of The Harrapan Civilization: Geophysicists Suggest A Tsunami Decimated The Indus Valley

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By: Feature Writer Robert McRoberts

The Goddess Ishtar: Babylonian Goddess of Love and War

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By: Linnea Heinrichs

Art for the Afterlife: The Functions of Egyptian Tomb Painting

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By: Nicole Silvester

Halloween-Black Cats and Other Superstitions: Myths and Beliefs About All Hallows Eve

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By: Elizabeth Harrington

Ellora: India's Wonder in Stone

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By: Jennifer Walker

Spartacus and the Third Servile War: The Thracian Gladiator who Defied Rome.

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By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Egypt and Mesopotamia Compared: Similarities and Differences in Near East Ancient Civilizations

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Ancient Mythology and Views of Creationism: Stories of How the Earth and Mankind Were Created

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By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Ancient Artifacts in European Museums: The Debate Over Looted Art and National Treasures

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

What Does Halloween Mean & What is it All About? A History of Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls Day and Tradition

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By: Deborah Read

The Dead Sea Scrolls in Singapore: Exhibit Presented at The Arts House Through September 20th, 2009

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By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

History of Circumcision and Foreskin Restoring: Circumcised Men Have Sought Prepuce Restoration for Centuries

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By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Burial In The Ancient World: The Entombment and Honoring of the Dead

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By: Joshua Mark

Walls of the Ancient World: The Use of Walls from Mesopotamia to Roman Europe

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By: Joshua Mark

The History of Mosaic Art: An Ancient Art of Function and Design

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By: Janice Therese Mancuso

The Uffington White Horse: Ancient History and British Tradition

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By: Jennifer Walker

The History of Chocolate: An Examination of the Pre-Colombian Crop that Conquered the World

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By: Elvira Nieto

A Brief Introduction to the Celts: History of Celtic Religion and Language

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By: Sandra Causey

The History of Beer: The Ancient Origins of the Art of Brewing

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By: Elvira Nieto

Wonders of the Ancient World: Three Structures that Amazed Our Ancestors

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By: Graidi Taylor-Rose

The Wonders of the Ancient World: Four Structures that Amazed Our Ancestors

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By: Graidi Taylor-Rose

Witches in Ancient History: Circe and the Witch of Endor are Colorful Examples of Witchcraft

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Five Ancient Buildings: The Historical Significance of Ancient Architecture

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By: Robert Marcell

Death, As Seen By The Israelites: Guidelines From the Hebrew Bible Regarding Life’s End

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By: Jessica Sprunt

The Harrapan Cvilization: Exploring The Ancient Cities Of The Indus Valley

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By: Feature Writer Robert McRoberts

Climate Changes Affect Ancient Civilizations: The Role of Weather Patterns in the Near East, Greece, and Rome

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Food in Ancient Babylonia: The Cuisine of Old Mesopotamia

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By: Linnea Heinrichs

Easter History, Traditions, and Dates: Christian and Pagan Origin of Easter, Colored Eggs, and Baskets

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

The Mausoleum of Mausollos at Halicarnassus: The Fifth Wonder of the World

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By: Terry Long

Hegel's World Spirit and Individual Freedom: History's Path towards Development of Humanity until the Classic Era

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By: Arash Farzaneh

Early History of the Celts: The Indo-European Connection

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By: James Hamilton

The Temple of Artemis: The Fourth Wonder of the World

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By: Terry Long

Ancient Tombs and Burial Practices: Early Civilizations Develop Rituals Dealing with Death and Afterlife

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Pagan Origins of Easter: Pre-Christian Rituals Form the Basis for Modern Celebrations

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By: Jenny Ashford

Purim The Most Jubilant Jewish Holiday: Purim's Celebrations are Due To Queen Esther

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By: Gina Ramsey

History of Chocolate: Ancient Cultures Harvested the Cacao Tree

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By: Kim Kenney

The Agricultural Revolution: Late Neolithic Community Building Led to Agro-Cultivation

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Make Up Ingredients In History: Risking Death Rather Than Being Plain

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By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Ghosts in Ancient Greece and Rome: Phantoms and Demons Interact With the Living

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Ancient Roads of Persia and Rome: Efficient Highways Enable Successful Civilizations to Flourish

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Ancient Persian Kings: Darius the Great: The Time of Prosperity for Ancient Persia

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By: K. N. Singer

Ancient Coins: The Invention and History of the First Coins

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By: K. N. Singer

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: A Guide to the List of the Most Amazing Buildings Compiled in 225 BC

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By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Cyprus Underwater Exploration: Excavating the 2000 Year-Old Kyrenia Shipwreck

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By: Helena Petridou

Pre-Christian Versions of Noah's Ark: Flood Myths Are Common in Many Ancient Civilizations

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By: Jenny Ashford

The Kyrenia Ship: Her Last Voyage

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By: Helena Petridou

The Uluburun Wreck, A Lost Treasure Ship

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By: Helena Petridou

Ancient Persian Kings: Cyrus the Great: How Cyrus II Created the Achaemenid Dynasty

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By: K. N. Singer

Ancient Persian Kings: Xerxes I: How Xerxes I's Rule Triggered the Decline of Ancient Persia

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By: K. N. Singer

Cypriote Ships: Archaic Shipbuilding Techniques

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By: Helena Petridou

The Sea Peoples: A Look at the Mysterious Invaders from the West

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By: Megan Worley

Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Compared: Roman Civilization Endured as an Empire Because of Self Identity

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Bronze Age Trading, The Development of Shipping in Cyprus

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By: Helena Petridou

Copper Metallurgy in Cyprus: From the Bronze Age to Roman Times

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By: Helena Petridou

Ancient Origins of Christmas Traditions: From Feasting to Gift Giving, Santa Claus to Mistletoe

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By: Jenny Ashford

Origins of Christmas Customs: Christmas Trees and Gift-Giving from Mesopotamia to the Present

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By: Linda McDonnell

The History of Christmas: Reflections of Popular Holiday Traditions

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By: Kimberley Powell

The Babylonian Captivity: The Influence of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the Jewish Exiles

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By: Aimi Persand

Gods of War in Various Pantheons: Ares, Mars, Odin, Tyr, Sekhmet and Bast

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By: Christopher Minster

Scylla and Charybdis: A Deadly Pair of Dangers in Greek Mythology

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By: Karen Murdarasi

The High Place in Ancient Religious Belief: Ziggurats and Mountain Tops Provide Communication with the Gods

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The History of Halloween: Modern Halloween Customs Have Their Beginning in Celtic Roots

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By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Richards

The Amazons: Who Were the Ancient Female Warriors?

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By: John Stringer

Pre-Historic Civilizations in Ecuador: Overview of a Few Significant Pre-Historic Civilizations in Ecuador

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By: Dennis Jamison

The Birth of the Hebrew Race: Did the Patriarch Abraham Originally Come From Sumer?

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By: Aimi Persand

The Origins of the Creation Story: Can The Book of Genesis be Traced Back To Sumer?

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By: Aimi Persand

Sumer- The Birth of Civilisation: Writing, Agriculture and the Wheel all Stem from the Sumerians

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By: Aimi Persand

History of Ancient Canals: Egyptians, Romans & Chinese Used Artificial Waterways

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By: Jim Rada

Circled Stones and Petroglyphs: Explore Utah's wonderland of ancient writings in it's State Parks

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By: Anastacia Prisbrey

The Seven Seas of Antiquity: Deciphering an Ancient Mystery

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Legend of Dido: How the Myth of Carthage’s Legendary Queen Evolved

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By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The Pyramid of Giza: The Only Remaining Ancient Wonder

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus: The Oft-Forgotten Wonder of the Ancient World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Massive Colossus of Rhodes: A Welcoming Giant and Wonder of the Ancient World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia: An Ancient Wonder and Forerunner to Modern Architecture

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Pharos of Alexandria: The Long-Lasting Wonder of the Ancient World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Hanging Gardens of Babylon: The Most Questionable Wonder of the Ancient World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Temple of Artemis at Ephasus: The Dramatic Story of one of the Wonders of the Ancient World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

From a Flat to a Round Earth: The History behind the Determination of the Shape of the Planet

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Story of Saint Valentine: Valentine's Day History

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By: Allan M. Heller

A History of Dentures: The Ancient Origins of Dental Hardware

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Halloween Based on Ancient Beliefs: Holiday's 2000 Year Old Origins

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By: Christine Nyholm

What is an Aedile? Definition of the glossary term aedile

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a Patrician? Definition of the glossary term patrician

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a Plebeian? Definition of the glossary term plebeian

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a tribune? Definition of the glossary term tribune

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a consul? Definition of the glossary term consul

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a standard? Definition of the glossary term standard

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By: Robin Fowler

What is the Edict of Milan? Definition of the glossary term Edict of Milan

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By: Robin Fowler

Who Were the Five Good Emperors? Definition of the glossary term Five Good Emperors

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By: Robin Fowler

What is a Caryatid? Definition of the glossary term caryatid

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By: Robin Fowler

Rome Recap: Testudo et Lepus: Battles are fought on the field and off

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By: Robin Fowler

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