The Maya are indigenous people, whose civilization was in south eastern and Northern Central America. This area included all of the Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico. These territories are now in the modern-day countries of Guatemala and Belize, and the...
The Aztecs were a native tribe to what we know as Mexico. They arrived around the early 1300s to the early 1500s. The Aztecs had many complicated laws and beliefs that would be seen as unusual in today’s times. These native tribes also had armies...
Out of the rough, sheer cliff looms an immense series of detailed caves and grottoes, each one riddled with lost secrets, intricate art, and precious statues. Torch in hand, you step across the ancient threshold of a ground-breaking discovery, tracing the footsteps of monks from...
Mesoamerica is a region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America, where several pre-Columbian civilizations flourished before the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Some of the notable civilizations of Mesoamerica include the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec....
Lucretia, Minerva, Diana, Dido, Hersilia. These are women of Roman Myth. Formidable, powerful, and capable of great things. These women of myth enacted great change, and were revered throughout society. High-society Ladies, Mothers, Goddesses and Queens, they were paragons of strength and defiance - anomalies...
Jaguars. The most abundant species of large cats in the Americas and the third most abundant in the world. Jaguars are sleek and elegant, but they are also agile and powerful animals that sit on top of the food chain. With these characteristics it is...
It is clear throughout antiquity, and according to Vaclav Smil in his book Energy and Civilization: A History, that energy and technology are shaped by geographic contexts, history, and culture. The geography, or physical features of a territory, help shape what types of technology would...
How Roman society and though was influenced by Greek Culture was in Southern Italy when the Romans interacted with Greek colonies. 'How did Greek culture influence the development of Roman civilization?' discused how the Greek culture was adopted, adapted and expanded upon, and this lead...
Did you know that the Romans/Roman Empire lost their edge and started falling apart? These three reasons are why they lost their edge because of laziness and decline of chest plates and helmets, natural disasters and huns. These three reasons out of many are why...
This short essay paper will concentrate on the similarities and differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt’s ancient civilizations. I will compare the geography of the two early civilizations with their effects. Geography played a big role in forming Egypt and Mesopotamia civilizations. Due to geography, Mesopotamia...
Medicine is the science that deals with diseases in humans and other creatures, the simplest ways to stop diseases, and also the best ways to retain a healthy life. It's always been a vital evolutionary tool for human development. Learning about the history of medication...
Ancient Greeks were one of the civilizations that were distinguished because of rich cultural heritage which is still actual nowadays. The literature and theatre of Ancient Greece deserve special attention due to the fact that the Greeks were the first ones on the continent who...
Ancient Greece was an incredible era of civilization. Many aspects of modern society are influenced by Ancient Greek cultures, such as democracy, the educational system, literature, science, and arts. Ancient Greece is known for its magnificent artworks, which have influenced many other cultures throughout the...
Philosophers, Society, and Olympic Games Greek scholars began to investigate the world through the lens of observation rather than recounting the myths of their ancient Gods. During this period, Philosophers questioned a lot about life's topics. They are also known as the founders of scientific...
Introduction This paper discusses magic and divination in ancient Mesopotamia, and how these topics intertwined with medicine and religion at that time. In this context, magic can refer to the supernatural causes and explanations that these early civilizations had for different life events or natural...
Introduction This assignment will be focusing on the education system of ancient Egypt, Greece, and China. The education system of each of these three kingdoms will be evaluated on its own and their principles of education which are so useful or important to the modern...
Introduction The time of the Mesopotamians started around 5000 BC and ended around 2000 BC. In that time period, a lot happened. Even if it was the building of the Ziggurat or the wheel being created. This is all about Mesopotamia from start to finish....
Introduction Education stands as the most potent instrument for shaping and transforming individuals' perspectives, enriching their understanding of life's unfolding mysteries. Throughout history, education has consistently retained its influential role in shaping the future prospects of societies. Notably, the advent of the initial writing system...
Introduction Ancient Mesopotamia, as considered by scholars, stands as the cradle of civilizations. Undeniably, Mesopotamian civilizations have had a profound impact on the evolution of humanity. The establishment of many traditions we uphold today can be traced back to the first civilizations of Mesopotamia. It...
Introduction A civilization is a crew of human beings dwelling and working together for the purpose of developing an organized society. A civilization has eight points that make it a sturdy And profitable civilization. Among them are cities inside the civilization, Government and laws, writing,...
Beer has been around since 10000 BCE and has evolved to a higher degree than ever. The effect that beer has had on history has been momentous because, for example, the Egyptians used beer as a form of payment, and if the Egyptians didn’t have...
Within the archaic Greek world, before the rise, and perhaps resulting in the rise, of democracy, tyranny was seemingly common place, according to the evidence we have today. There are clear signs that the idea of a ‘typical’ tyrant was common in the Greek world...
In everything we read, there will always be the main idea and those who make are a part of it such as character analysis. Most times we can identify who the antagonist and protagonist are, but do we know who they are and how they...
Vampires have a very rich and varied history. Belief in vampire-like creatures can be found all over the world and dates as far back as ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and ancient Rome. There have even been periods in time when vampire belief was so mainstream it...
Why do we study history? As we all know, the study of history is to learn from your past. We want to know about the things that our ancestors dealt with and more about them. By learning more I read chapter one called “Africa” from...
Throughout time, our world has seen many different Empires ruling different territories. Some rise to great success, while others fall. In this essay, I will be comparing and contrasting four different Empires; Ancient Persia, Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empires. However, I will specifically be...
Introduction In ancient Italy and Greece before the emergence of Christianity, people were called pagans and these pagans celebrated the end of winter and spring solstices and autumn and spring equinoxes. (Blešić et al., 2014) They continued these celebrations even after the birth of Christianity....
Introduction According to cambridge Dictionary the word sculpture means the art of forming objects that represent a thing, ideas, person etc. here in this research we shall be talking about a sculpture called 'The Dancing girl'which was dicovered at mohenjodara. As a student of history...
In the modern era, we heavily rely on calculators and other technological devices as a means to solve the daily problems we face. However, thousands of years ago, long before such technology was available, humans were forced to develop their own methods to solve various...
Egyptian society has been around this world for a while and they have managed to make the best of it. This society is rich in culture, heritage and inventions, we go from the creators of the sundials (Barnett, 1999, P.16) to the masterminds of the...
The Egyptians decided that they needed some sort of way to express the thinking of their mind. They decided to invent the art of writing so that they could keep track of their thoughts. In the beginning they did not have the knowledge to understand...
Egypt is one of the many civilizations that have contributed to the advancement of modern-day society. The ancient civilization grew along the Nile River making it possible for the Egyptians to develop and sustain a civilization. The Nile River made it possible to there to...
War can lead to either success or to defeat, it all depends on the strategies of the warriors and their leader. Warfare played essential role in Aztec culture, where entire men were engaged into battles and fought with honor. Aztecs were settled in the island...
While many historians state that the higher education originated in Europe and was brought over to the Western Hemisphere, they’re mistaken. They tend to overlook the indigenous civilizations in Mesoamerica. Mayans and Aztecs were one of the first peoples’ to achieve greatness in the form...
Introduction The Aztec Empire is one of the dominant empires in the ancient history in the Americas. The Aztec contributed many inventions and architectures to the human past. The rise of the Aztec Empire was swift because of their advance in the economy, agriculture, and...
In the Eighteenth Dynasty (1492-1479 B.C.E), Thutmose’s son died at an early age. Since this was so unexpected, they believed it would result in a catastrophe. However, this unfortunate death began one of the most memorable and exceptional reigns in all of Egyptian history. The...
The Ancient Egyptian World is a very interesting topic to learn about which stands out the most as compared to other civilizations due to its unique writing, multiple gods, beliefs about life and death and various pharaohs. Pharaohs contributed a lot to the Egyptian civilizations....
The study of Humanities is an evident study of human society, culture and course religion. When learning about the human struggle religion is a key concept. From ancient to modern there are over 4,200 different types of religions. In our lectures, we have looked over...
History as an academic field and historiography in popular imaginations have both been shaped by the causes and effects of human interactions in the past and have deeply influenced current social identities in the form of entrenched narratives transmitted across space and time. This is...
The name “Hatshepsut,” to those who are at least vaguely familiar with it, evokes immediately a distinct image of the female pharaoh who apparently dressed as a man. It is tempting for those who know very little to be confused by her artistic depictions and...
The historical event I chose for my diorama project is the last stand of the three hundred Spartans and eight hundred and fifty or so other Greek warriors at the Thermopylae pass during the Greeco-Persian war or as it is better known as the Persian...
The amount of Persians that fought during the Battle of Thermopylae is a common debate topic among historians throughout history. From Herodotus in the 400s B.C. to Rupert Matthews in 2006, many have theorized the rough amount of Persians at the battle. No one knows...
With a alluring history that alcove aback to the aurora of civilization, Egypt is taken beneath application the oldest biking destination on earth. The African nation’s abominable temples and pyramids accept captured the acuteness of travelers for bags of years. tho' the final accessible arise...
Introduction This study focuses on the architectural precedents in practice and academic setting as a form of research on the history, processes, and theories as well as the strategies that can be re-interpreted or referenced in the current works. In this case, the ancient Egyptian...
For most people, the very first thought that comes to mind when asked about ancient Egypt, is “pyramids.” Well that is only partially correct, pyramids are not the only thing ancient Egypt is known for, they have beautiful art, the world’s oldest paved road, and...
Cultural continuity is the transmission of cultural heritage, tradition, customs and values in a society across time. It is the idea of the repetition of patterns of thinking and behavior over a long period of time. It builds a connection between the past and the...
The Indus River Valley Civilization was based in 3300 until 1300 BC. On the territory of modern day Pakistan and North West India south of the Himalayan Mountains, east of the Pakistan Highlands, west of the Thar Desert, and around the Indus River. One of...
The Indus Valley Civilization was the first urban based society in India. It was a Bronze Age society that extended from modern Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. The height of the city was through 2600-1900 BCE, and it approximate existence was from 3300-1300 BCE....
Beer has been around since 10000 BCE and has evolved to a higher degree than ever. The effect that beer has had on history has been momentous because, for example, the Egyptians used beer as a form of payment, and if the Egyptians didn’t have...
Roman writing was quite diverse in subject matter. Some stories and poems centered on the lives of ordinary citizens and farmers, while others wrote of epic heroes and battles. Philosophers have often phrased questions about Pythagoras’ revelations and how they provide some kind of unifying...
Maths is probably best defined by Richard Feynman as the process of looking for patterns [1]. These patterns can be numbers and shapes as well as the relationships between them and has lead scholars to consider the very nature of maths itself. Is it invented...
Since the dawn of civilization in the fertile crescents of the Nile and the Euphrates, mankind has succeeded only so far as he has understood the power of number. As human beings we are born into a state of infinity and flux, a boundless and...
Ancient Egyptians are some of the most intellectual peoples of our history. They’ve built amazing cities and statues that are still being explored today. Among these statues and cities are their creations of art and depictions of beliefs. Their religion and practices are considerably complex...
The foundations of Rome was early Inhabitants, the geography which included The Italian Peninsula and Tiber river, and The influence of The Etruscans, The Greeks, and The Phoenicians. The twin brothers that founded Rome in 753 BCE names were Remus and Romulus. Kings ruled Rome...
This paper I will discuss the roles of women in Ancient Rome. I will argue that women were active members of society and because of this, had a big impact in the society of the Roman Empire. Ancient Rome has been known to be an...
By the end of summer 1521 Hernán Cortés successfully conqured and destroyed the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in conquest for Spain. Only two years before the city of Tenochtitlan was a thriving city built on an island on Lake Texcoco. It was a city unlike...
In every culture we have traditions, values, and even texts/manuscripts that not only define who we are but tell our part of history. Without these the next generation and the future of others will have forgotten who we are and what we valued (at that...
The Aztec empire was one of the most prominent empires of this time. The Aztecs, commonly referred to as the Mexicas, adopted cultures and traditions from earlier peoples, while at the same time developing their own, unique society. They are believed to have originated from...
To an extent the Aztec Empire was successful. Between 1428 and 1519 the Mexica successfully came to dominate Meso-America through ninety years of military expansionism. Despite periodic rebellions they successfully maintained their empire through a combination of violence and indirect rule. Furthermore, their society brought...
Around the world, there are many ancient stories, religious and non-religious, that leave moral lessons behind. Generation after generation, parents and grandparents pass on these stories to their children and they pass them to on to theirs. Specifically, ancient Greek myths leave lessons behind that...
Athens has had an essential impact on the development of the European civilization. A countless number of activities and institutions valuable nowadays(e. g. The Olympic games, theatre, literature, philosophy, politics, architecture) have their roots in this city during its most powerful times - the Classical...
The Peloponnesian War was a conflict between the two prominent states of ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta. The war was long and destructive lasting from year 431 to 404 BCE and came to an end with the defeat of Athens by Sparta. Through a Modern...
Introduction and Background Throughout history, humanity has witnessed countless wars, resulting in immeasurable loss of life, land, and resources. From ancient times to the present, conflicts have shaped civilizations, often leaving profound impacts on societies. In this narrative, we will delve into one of the...
The ancient Greeks made advances in many different areas, some of which are prevalent even today. Many modern politics such as our system of government and our legal system, came from ideas first introduced by the ancient Greeks over 2,000 years ago. They also made...
Ancient Greece has long been considered as the cradle of civilization. Its ideas of architecture, literature, art, and even religion, all played significant roles in the development of future civilizations, especially in the development of the Roman Empire. From their expanded boundaries, Greece was the...
Civilizations through history have lifespans, just like an individual person. Just at the time the Classical Period (roughly the fourth and fifth centuries B.C.E.) was dying, the newborn Hellenistic Period was smashing its way through the Mediterranean, Persia, and the Punjab all thanks to the...
Sparta, located in the Peloponnesus peninsula, was a powerful city state that had it’s own unique traditions and rules. Since most of Spartan’s life was concentrated on war, their social life and class system also depended on survival. Leaders of Sparta were eager to raise...
Ancient Greece territory had easy access to water since it was located on the peninsula and its land shaft consist of the mountains. Greece territory was divided into sperate regions by mountains which led to the creation of city-states. Since it was difficult to travel...
In the Ancient world there were many powerful empires and nations, but none like that of Greece. In the Greek world you had the creation of democracy, the innovation of new war strategy, and much more. The two main cities that usually come to mind...
“Geography is destiny”. Rumored to have been said by Napoleon Bonaparte, this quote has been a source of debate for quite some time. This theme can be applied to some of the earliest civilizations to determine why they were able to become so powerful. In...
For many people, what comes to mind when thinking about the history of Peru, is simply, the Incas. Thinking of the Incas is not necessarily wrong, as it is one of the pre-Columbian cultures of South America. But preceding the Incas, was the civilization in...
Virgil’s Aeneid is a story mainly going over the adventures of Aeneas and the founding of Rome. Our hero Aeneas was briefly mentioned in the Iliad by Homer. He will be our main hero of the epic story. Both human weakness and great deeds can...
Key mortal female characters heavily influence this journey, and Goddesses who hold positions of power and influence within the world the poem is set in. Although it is common to have Goddesses play roles in such literature, Virgil’s makes the decision to divert from mortal...
Every human is scared of death, fate, and destiny, and every human tends not to bring up this topic. While many people believe in life after death, most people choose to keep away from the topic because of fear of the mysterious afterlife. However, when...
The cultural milieu of the Sumerians influences various aspects of the Mesopotamia civilization. Within the unification of religious beliefs and cultural elements, Sumerians introduce the oldest piece of literature, The Epic of Gilgamesh, to the literary world. The volume documents king Gilgamesh’s quest for redemption...
Pieces of great literature are hard to come by, especially those written before Christ. Homer was a poet, who lived in Ancient Greek. He wrote a very well-known epic poem, called The Iliad. This poem is set during the Trojan War, in Troy. The poem...
The Iliad was written by the Greek poet, Homer, which covers the war and fights between the Trojans and the Acheans during the final year of the Trojan war. The events surrounding the main characters and gods are depicted in the last several weeks of...
The Iliad is a tale that really lends itself to the eventual glory of the Greeks - most notably Achilles - and their endless resilience, pain and suffering. Yet, despite this, Hector is the perhaps the most interesting and heroic character present in the Iliad....
Two prominent and correlating idioms of today are widespread throughout society. Firstly, that “Ignorance is bliss”. Secondly, that “what you don’t know can’t hurt you”. We live in a society dominated by these common phrases. Demonstrated in ancient times by two complacent and stubborn brothers...
Over the centuries, art in ancient Greece had evolved in a variety of ways. The idealized way of creating art morphed between generations, creating new art styles. This evolution is recognizable between the Classical period and the Hellenistic period, specifically between two statues in particular:...
Manifold attributes of modern-day civilization, if slightly taken heed of, predominantly carry the traces of concepts that were constructed and long conferred in the ancient Greek civilization. More precisely, it provided the basis for the foundation of the political system and its philosophy, bearing in...
The polarised debate surrounding the collapse of the Classic Mayan Empire has divided historians since the first documentation of the magnificent ruins in 1841 that allowed the wider world to hear of its existence, and though evidence remains inconclusive, over the years several theories have...
The Maya developed land in North and Central America that we know as, “One of the most sophisticated and vibrant civilizations.” From their 365-day calendar to their advanced language, writing system, and architecture such as pyramids and burial mounds, the Maya were known for being...
Mayan people were native Mesoamericans who developed one of the most sophisticated cultures of the world and left a legacy behind. The excellent knowledge of Mayan civilization on astronomy and mathematics played a fundamental role in present civilizations to flourish. Their advancement in calendar making,...
Ancient Greek provides a wide range of definition and categorization of love. There is agape (selfless, unconditional love), eros (passionate, sensor love), philia (love of friends, family, and community), storge (natural affection), nomos (love of God), xenia (hospitality, love of strangers), and epithymia (libido, desire)...
The Roman Empire was an amazing and powerful civilization. It made huge technological, political, and religious innovations, and has had a huge impact on western civilization today. Rome sparked democracy, and created a powerful and skillful military. They also spread Christianity, and created myths people...
Introduction For most people, the very first thought that comes to mind when asked about ancient Egypt, is “pyramids.” Well that is only partially correct, pyramids are not the only thing ancient Egypt is known for, they have beautiful art, the world’s oldest paved road,...
The spread of Christianity throughout Europe caused a standstill of European societal progress that would continue on for centuries to come. There is evidence of this in matters of culture, science and education. Over time the deteriorating effects of the spread of Christianity had on...
Referring to specific currently available evidence, approximately when did people first arrive in Mesoamerica? What is known about their geographic origins, and about their way of life during the first few thousand years? The first people to arrive in Mesoamerica were the Paleo-Indians who migrated...
A1. Ancient Greece has many geographic factors, some of these factors are; mountains, valleys, islands, poor soil, but one of the most important geographic factors was the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea brought new channels for trading. Greece was never reliant on staple crops because...
As merchants packed their bags and set foot on the Silk Road – planning to travel greatdistances over much of Asia and Europe – they had only one thing on their mind: trade theirproducts. They weren’t thinking about the mixing of their cultures along the...
Anthropology is the study of osteology, the study of bones, culture, and biology, past and present. Paleoanthropologists study fossils of ancient humans to try and understand the biological and cultural evolution of humans. This field tries to understand how humans evolved, working with experts such...
Cleopatra is one of the most well-known pharaohs due to the many myths and legends surrounding her. But she is from an era long passed and due to that many misconceptions have been made about her life. It is due to this that there is...
The Pingus are a civilizations that originated in 1200 B.C. and 587 B.C. Their belief is in one god, like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Pingus are known as jews after the kingdom of Judah, where they lived long ago and we know about the...
Herodotus and Thucydides Before V BC, the Greeks had mythological scripts as a form of pre-historic work. Later on, by the end of V BC, people started to take out of myths the most reliable facts in their opinion and completed them with their own...
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