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The Roman Golden Age in 5 steps
The Roman Golden Age was gripped by a tension between tradition and innovation, past and future, the individual and the many. Read on to find out about this fascinating era.
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Fascinating Facts from the Bas-Reliefs of Persepolis
The bas-reliefs of ancient Persepolis not only symbolized the greatness of Persia to ancient visitors of the King, they also continue to provide interesting facts about Persia to this day. More
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Read This Guide Before You Travel to Ancient Greece
Art, History, Culture lovers cannot complete their life journey unless they include Greece in their magical itinerary. Here’s your curated guide! More
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12 Surprising Facts About the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt fire imagination and inspiration in archeology, architecture, and tourism. Some questions have been answered about More
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The Temple of Apollo Epicurius of Bassae, the odd temple
Apollo was the god of light, arts, poetry and oracles, with his centre of worship in Delphi, but also the god of plague and medicine. More
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12 Objects from Egyptian Daily Life That Are Also Hieroglyphs
In the final article in a series of three, you will get a glimpse of Egyptian daily life through objects that were used as hieroglyphic signs in writing and art. More
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12 Egyptian Hieroglyphs of People and Their Body Parts
In the second of a series of three articles, you will learn about some of the most common and unusual Egyptian hieroglyphs showing human beings and parts of their body. More
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12 Animal Hieroglyphs and How the Ancient Egyptians Used Them
The first in a three part series on Egyptian hieroglyphs, this article reveals the meaning and some fascinating facts about animal hieroglyphs the ancient Egyptians used in their writing and art. More
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Top 10 Renaissance Masterpieces
From the 15th to 17th century, new forms of art, literature, music and architecture emerged across Europe. Read on to discover ten Renaissance masterpieces that stand out from the rest. More
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The Punic Wars: How did the Romans crush Carthage?
The Roman victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars gave way to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Despite the great victories of Carthage during the wars, the Romans were able to outmaneuver and eventually conquer the remains of the African empire. More
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Similarities between Mayan and Aztec gods and goddesses
The pantheon of Pre-Hispanic deities was composed of a wide variety of gods, to which the ancient inhabitants of Mexico worshiped, having one deity for every aspect of their lives. More
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Greek Mythology and Life After Death
The concept of an afterlife is not a novel one; many western religions, as well as south Asian and African ones, believe in some form of life after death. More
