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    Leptis Magna – An Ancient Roman City in Africa

    Ancient Rome Isabelle Lasswell -
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    Leptis Magna, a city on the coast of Libya, was a prominent city in Africa in the days of the Roman Empire. Leptis Magna, located...

    The History of the Ptolemaic Period: The Last Dynastic Era of Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt Cathy Anne Smith -
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    The Ptolemaic Period began with the invasion of Ancient Egypt by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great in 333 BC. It is called the...

    The Myth of Odysseus and Aeolus

    Ancient Greece Manolis Diolitis -
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    The homesick Odysseus makes a powerful friend who gives him a great gift, but when nearly home he is undone by the greed of...

    Cupid and Psyche: A romance of mythical proportions

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    Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, was widely considered the most beautiful woman in the world, mortal or divine. So, you'd think...

    Berenice IV Queen of Egypt

    Ancient Egypt Cathy Anne Smith -
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    The sister of Antony’s Cleopatra assumed control of Egypt for two years during the exile of her father Ptolemy XII but was beheaded at...

    Ancient Maps and Cartography

    Ancient History WH -
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    One of the earliest forms of non-verbal communication is mapping. One must credit the early explorers and map makers for the majority of...

    Who Are The Semites?

    Ancient History History Bot -
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    For over five thousand years people we now refer to historically as Semites moved across the ancient Near East. Their legacy is still unfolding...

    Akitu – The Babylonian New Year Festival

    Ancient Near East Cathy Anne Smith -
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    The calendar of the ancient Near East was usually replete with festivals that honored the gods according to the season. One of the most...

    Curious Kinds of Roman Gladiators

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    These particular fighters with very specific functions can be sorted in six groups: 1. Andabatae They were Noxxi (see below), who fought each other wearing helmets...

    Classical Greek and Roman Sculptures: Artistic Expression Inspired by War, Politics, and Religion

    Ancient History Paula McLeod -
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    Art from Classical Greek to The Roman Empire reflects the dramatic and influential societies. Victory and religion influenced artistic expression. The Temple of Athena Nike...
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