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The Egyptian Pharaoh: Origin of theTitle and Regalia of the Absolute Ruler of Egypt

In: Egyptian History

By: Ivan Castro

The Origins of the First Punic War: Who Were the Aggressors in the First of Three Conflicts?

In: Roman History

By: George Julian

The Vestal Virgins: Priestesses of Vesta and Guardians of Rome

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Faunas and Silvanus: The Roman Gods of the Woods and Countryside

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Roman Occupations: How The People of Ancient Rome Filled Their Days

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Goddess Vesta: Roman Goddess of the Hearth

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The Battle Of Cannae: The Largest Roman Army Ever Assembled Marches To Destroy Hannibal

In: Roman History

By: James Tennant

The Battle Of Lake Trasimene: Rome Rashly Pursues Hannibal To The Trasimeno, Eager For Victory

In: Roman History

By: James Tennant

The Battle Of The Trebbia: Hannibal's Destructive March Through The Italian Peninsular Begins

In: Roman History

By: James Tennant

The God Janus: The Roman God of Thresholds, Beginnings and Endings

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The First Religions: From Nature Worship to Monotheism

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

Ancient End of Time Beliefs and Prophecies: Final Cosmic Destruction of Civilization from Zoroaster to St. John

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The God Mars: The Roman God of War

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The God Quirinus: The Ancient Roman God of the Quirinal Hill

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The Pageant of India: Three Great Empires of the Sub-Continent

In: Near Eastern History

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

The Goddess Venus: The Roman Goddess of Nature, Beauty and Seduction

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Egyptian Artisans Strike: First Recorded Labor Strike in History

In: Egyptian History

By: Marie Parsons

The God Jupiter: God of the Sky and Chief Diety of the Romans

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Schools In Ancient Rome: Roman Teachers and Levels of Education

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Goddess Juno: The Roman Goddess of Women and Childbirth

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Jezebel: Princess of Sidon, Queen of Israel

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Joshua Mark

The Roman Goddess Minerva: The Origins and Cults of the Ancient Goddess of Wisdom

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Sporting Women in Ancient Greece: The Place for Female Athletics in Hellenic Antiquity

In: Greek History

By: Emma Oxenby Wohlfart

Medinet Habu-Last Mortuary Temple of Egypt: Mansion of Eternity, Living and Dead, for Ramesses III

In: Egyptian History

By: Marie Parsons

The Domestic Roots of Ancient Alchemy: Women's Work and their Role in the Science of Alchemy

In: Egyptian History

By: Sylvie Nantais

Caravans of the Silk Road: An Ancient Tradition

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Pepy I King of Egypt: Survivor of a Queen’s Conspiracy and Named a Perfect Pyramid

In: Egyptian History

By: Marie Parsons

Introduction to Ancient Greek Ball Games: Evidence for a History of Field Hockey, Football, Rugby and More

In: Greek History

By: Emma Oxenby Wohlfart

Sneferu, King in 4th Dynasty Egypt: The Benevolent Pyramid Builder

In: Egyptian History

By: Marie Parsons

Early Education in Ancient Rome: Parental Influence on a Roman Child's Education

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

A Prehistory Of Primitive Cultures: Secrets Of Stonehenge

In: Ancient History (general)

By: David Lee

Eastern Versus Western Roman Empire Compared: Each Imperial Region Developed Differently After the 4th Century

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Trade Routes of the Silk Road: Linking Ancient Empires

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Origins of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom: How Afghanistan Became a Sovereign Part of Ancient Greece

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Emma Oxenby Wohlfart

The Meaning of the Myth of the Minotaur: Religious and Historical Inspiration behind Greek Myth

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Thesues and the Minotaur: The Labyrinth, Theseus and Mythical Monsters in Greek myth

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Abu Simbel's History: The Great Temples of Ramesses II

In: Egyptian History

By: Loni Perry

The Working Women of Ancient Rome: How a Lower Class Roman Woman Survived

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna: The Great Greek Hero Must Kill a Multi-headed Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Who Were the Amazons? Women Warriors in Greek Mythology

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Ancient Clock of the Roman Agora, Athens: Boreas and Zephyros in the Tower of Winds

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Roman Sewers in the Athens Agora: Latrines of the Ancient Romans

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Olympics of Ancient Greece: The Original Olympic Games

In: Greek History

By: Loni Perry

Labyrinths Around the World: Differences in Historical Labyrinths

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Loni Perry

Roman December Festivals: Roman Religious Festivals in December

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Hysteria in Ancient Rome: The Causes, Symptoms and Cures

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Medusa and other Monsters of Greek Mythology: The ancient Greek legends and myths are full of horrible monsters.

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Organisation of the Roman Calendar: The Days, Weeks and Months of a Roman Year

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

Constantine I and the Christianization of Rome: A Look at One of History's Most Pivotal Characters and Emperors

In: Roman History

By: James Tennant

The Ancient History of Chocolate: Cacao in Early Mesoamerica

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Robin Schroffel

The Origins of Halloween: Christian Festival or Pagan Celebration?

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Paul Forrest

Roman Wives Behaving Badly: The Women of Ancient Rome Desperate Not to be Housewives

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Diana Gier

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Sean Abreu

Young Women in Ancient Roman Society: Girls Growing Up In Ancient Rome

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Persian Wars: Expansion or Retribution? A look at the Wars that united a Country and doomed an Empire

In: Near Eastern History

By: James Tennant

Ankhesenamun – Ancient Egypt's Lost Princess: Tragic Forgotten Wife of the Boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamen

In: Egyptian History

By: Hari Navarro

The Myth of Perseus and Medusa: One of Greece’s Greatest Heroes Must Battle a Hideous Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Ancient Roman Calendar: The History of Roman Fasti

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

The Goddess Ishtar: Babylonian Goddess of Love and War

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

Rome From Republic to Empire: Causes of the Fall of of Roman Republicanism

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Rome and Carthage Compared: Two Ancient City States Compete for Hegemony of the Mediterranean

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Piracy in the Early Roman Mediterranean: The Cilician Pirates, Their Origins, Methods and Downfall

In: Roman History

By: Alex Graham-Heggie

The First Athenian Empire - Abuse of Power: The Disadvantages of Membership to The Delian League

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur: Half-man, Half-bull, the Minotaur is Mythology’s Greatest Monster

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

Lemuria - The Exorcism of House Spirits: Feasting for the Spirits of the Dead

In: Roman History

By: Marc Salyer

Sparta and Athens Compared: Two Greek City States Follow Different Paths to Success

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Myth of King Midas and the Midas Touch: The King, Allowed to Choose a Gift, Chooses the Midas Touch

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The Myth of Echo and Narcissus: A Tale of Great Love and Conceit

In: Greek History

By: Christopher Minster

The First Athenian Empire: The Attraction Of Membership in the Delian League

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza: A Historical Background of Egypt's Greatest Wonder

In: Egyptian History

By: Stephanie Flood

Art for the Afterlife: The Functions of Egyptian Tomb Painting

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Nicole Silvester

Relief, Raised and Sunken: How Egyptian Tomb Paintings Were Made

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

The Roles of Women in Ancient Celtic Cultures: Goddesses, Warrior Queens, Druidesses and Saints

In: Roman History

By: Sylvie Nantais

Summary of the Beginning of the Trojan War: The Cause of the War Between Greeks and Trojans

In: Greek History

By: Thomas Wyatt

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Elizabeth Harrington

Spartan Hegemony: The Rise and Fall of a City-State

In: Greek History

By: James Tennant

Ellora: India's Wonder in Stone

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Jennifer Walker

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Christians In Ancient Rome: From Persecuted To Persecutors

In: Roman History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

Justinian's Achievements in the 6th Century: The Code of Justinian and the Building of Hagia Sophia

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Lost and Found in the Valley of the Kings: How the Tombs of Egypt Were Plundered, Hidden, and Rediscovered

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Egypt's Buried Treasure: Rediscovering the Tombs and Mummies of the Pharaohs

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Ramses II the King of Kings: Egypt's Biggest Pharoah in More Ways Than One

In: Egyptian History

By: Nicole Silvester

Mesopotamia – Sumer and the First City-States: The Fertile Crescent Gives Rise to City-States

In: Near Eastern History

By: Shri Desai

Religious Influence In Ancient Greece: Life In A Time When Religion Was Law

In: Greek History

By: Claudia J. Beresford

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

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

In: Ancient History (general)

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Deborah Read

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The Roman Republic's Constitution in Practice: How the Workings of Ancient Rome Compared to Polybius' Theory

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Leadership Traits of Cyrus the Great: Characteristics of Leading Applicable in a Post Modern Society

In: Near Eastern History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Polybius on Democracy in the Roman Constitution: Greek Historian Described the Political Structure of Republican Rome

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

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

In: Ancient History (general)

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

A War Like No Other Book Review: Victor Hanson's Case for the Contemporary

In: Greek History

By: Will Forgrave

The Agora of Athens – A Public Forum: The Athenian market was the place for public debate and learning.

In: Greek History

By: Joshua Mark

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