1. In Ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Pepi II despised flies so much that he would keep naked slaves smeared with honey near him in order to keep flies away.
🏛️✨ Attention, time travelers and aesthetic adventurers! Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transport you to the golden age of pillars, pediments, and philosophical musings? Well, polish your laurel wreath and
Spanning the earliest accounts to the fall of Rome, this work is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Illustrations. Maps.
Free, Printable Set of 20 Montessori-Inspired Cards for Learning About Famous Ancient Greeks such as Homer, Draco, Socrates, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great
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1. In 1014 A.D., after defeating a large Bulgarian army at the battle of Kleidion, Byzantine Emperor Basil II had 99 of every 100 prisoners blinded, leaving each 100th man with one eye so that he could lead his comrades home. Upon seeing his thousands of blinded soldiers, the Bulgarian Emperor reportedly died of a heart attack.
"The Big Map of Who Lived When" plots the lifespans of historical figures — from Eminem all the way back to Genghis Khan.
A 2019 study published in Science Advances analyzed ancient DNA. It showed that the Philistines had European ancestry; more than did earlier and later inhabitants of the region.
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Welcome to Ancient Egypt. In the UK, we learn about Ancient Egypt from a young age and if you want to hook kids into history you've got to call in the big guns. Wheel out the mummies, dog-headed gods, crocodiles, pyramids, sarcophaguses, temples, and hieroglyphics! It is very much history entering education through a hail of confetti cannons, ladies dancing, T-shirts being fired into the crowd, whilst ACDC plays at an extremely uncomfortable volume- like it's entering the Superbowl arena. For the most part, the gods are placed where they had a major cult centre, with a couple located at sites where they had temples. This allowed us to include Tutu and Bes, they both bring some unique visuals to the party. We of course haven't included every god and goddess as they had approximately 2000 (I too like to hedge my bets). We tried to cover some of the major ones, some of the others that we found interesting, and have as usual included an assortment of little details scattered throughout the print to discover. This is an A3 digital art print measuring 42 x 29.7 cm on heavyweight perlino cotton paper stock. Printed with ecologically sound UV-resistant inks for longevity. Items are dispatched within a maximum of 5 working days and are sent with tracking by Royal Mail. International orders delivery times will vary and you will be responsible for any import taxes imposed by your country. All items are shipped in a sturdy large diameter postal tube and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper to ensure they arrive safely and in perfect condition. Larger orders may be shipped flat.
Built in the 10th century BC, the Greek city of Ephesus is one of Turkey's most spectacular historic sites. Here's how to visit with ease.
There are two broad language families: Indo-European and Uralic. The Indo-European languages are native mainly to Europe. Some languages (English, Spanish, Portugees) spread throughout the world in the colonial era. The Uralic languages are spoken by about 25,000 people, mainly in Northern Eurasia.
You can actually make yourself feel a whole lot better about your life today merely by reminding yourself of a few key things about the past.
Misty hills. Lonely forest roads. Plenty of vines, moss, and unkempt trees. And the cherry on top—a gorgeous abandoned building that radiates eeriness and grandeur in equal measure. That’s our dream home right there. Especially if the place looks haunted.
Have you ever thought about which Greek god you can be best associated with, according to your zodiac personality? Which Greek god are you? Let's find out!
1. A religious debate between a friar and a rabbi was held in 1263 before King James I of Aragon, who ultimately awarded the rabbi 300 gold coins, saying he had never heard “an unjust cause so nobly defended.”
