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Achilles was a central character in Homer's The Iliad, and he was one of the greatest of the Greek warriors who participated in the...
Bread and Beer in Ancient Egypt
Bread and beer were the staples of the Ancient Egyptian diet. This article discusses the importance of bread in the Ancient Egyptian life.
Bread in...
The Birth and Youth of the Greek Warrior Achilles
Achilles, one of the greatest of the ancient Greek warriors, was the son of Peleus of Thessaly and a sea nymph named Thetis.
According to...
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Compared: Roman Civilization Endured as an Empire Because of...
The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities.
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Amazons – A Race of Women Warriors
Since classical times, the word 'Amazonian' has been applied to strong, self-sufficient women who eschew the company of men.
Recently, a member of the British...
The Myth of Odysseus and Aeolus
The homesick Odysseus makes a powerful friend who gives him a great gift, but when nearly home he is undone by the greed of...
Witches in Ancient History: Circe and the Witch of Endor are Colorful Examples of...
Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and...
Roman North Africa And Cultural Interaction
Many cultures interacted in the Roman province of Africa, centred upon the region known as Africa Proconsularis (i.e. modern Tunisia and northern Libya)
Prior to...
Asclepius: The Greek God of Healing and Medicine
Asclepius is a renowned figure in Greek mythology and his symbol (a staff with a snake wrapped around it) is still used in modern...
Five Ancient Buildings: The Historical Significance of Ancient Architecture
The earliest buildings were practical shelters, meant to protect human beings (and their hominid ancestors) from the dangers of the natural world.
In time, these...
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The Avignon papacy, sometimes called the “Babylonian Captivity of the Church,” lasted from 1309 to 1377. This period reflected a growing loss of power...
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The coal torpedo was developed by Thomas Edgeworth Courtenay of St. Louis who, prior to the American Civil War, operated a successful shipping business...
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The destruction of the Knights Templar came as a result of greed on the part of the French king, Philip IV, and not at...