Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Ancient History

Welcome to Ancient History! Here you will learn about the Ancient Classical History of the Greeks and Romans, as well as the Egyptians and other ancient civilizations that helped shape Western culture. From decisive battles to cultural and social revolutions, we’ll examine the most interesting and unique aspects of ancient times.

The House of Eden vs Assyria

For two decades Ahuni the King of Bit Adini led the resistance against Assyria. After the end of the Bronze Age, for two centuries,...

Egypt’s Years of Abundance and Famine in Pharaoh’s Dream

Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream demonstrates how dreams in the ancient world acted as warnings and visions about the natural world like the...

A Brief History of Slavery with Lesson Ideas

A look at slavery in the ancient Egyptian and Roman world ending in a comparison of ancient slavery to slavery in the early...

Alien Technology And Out Of Place Artifacts (OOPARTs)

Sometimes archaeological artifacts appear to be chronologically out of place. An example of an OOPART might be a bullet hole in a Tyrannosaurus Rex...

Cross Quest: Exploring the Origin of this Pervasive Symbol

One of the oldest and most widely recognized symbols on the planet, the cross predates Christianity by at least two millenniums. What is its...

Ancient Worship Sites Foreshadowed Sacred Buildings

Sacred places appear in most civilisations. Ancient worship sites and later religious buildings reflect their builders' beliefs. Henges Give Early Hints of Ritual Henges comprise...

How a Wonder of the Ancient World Inspired Modern Builders

Maussollos (377-353 BC) had such a memorable tomb that the word Mausoleum has since been used to describe any monument with a burial chamber. No...

Garden of Earthly Delights

"The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch was one of the paintings created during the religious Reformation, which told a story. Introduction “The Garden...

The Meaning Behind Making a Toast

Drinking to a friend's great success or raising a glass to honor a newly married couple has been a tradition for hundreds of...

Methods of Scripture Memorization by the Early Jews – Mnemonics

The Jews used mnemonic devices, or memory aids to help them memorize Scripture. Learn how the Hebrews of Biblical times memorized the Bible. With...