The Scarab – Rebirth Symbol in Ancient Egyptian Culture
Scarabs have long been seen as a sign of renewal in ancient Egyptian culture. Representing the sun each morning, scarabs also represent life itself and are associated with Khepri. Ancient…
Scarabs have long been seen as a sign of renewal in ancient Egyptian culture. Representing the sun each morning, scarabs also represent life itself and are associated with Khepri. Ancient…
Since its rediscovery, scholars have gained much insight into the Indus Valley Civilization. Alongside Mesopotamia and Egypt, it ranks amongst the earliest human societies. People there cultivated wheat, barley and…
Coins have long been seen as symbols of wealth and power, serving as essential parts of modern economies while remaining highly desirable among collectors. Researchers have unearthed evidence on this…
Sumerians were famed for their cuneiform writing system, consisting of wedge-like marks impressed with a stylus on clay tablets. Sumerians were the ancestors of modern state governments. They created laws…
Ancient Egypt was defined by its physical environment, specifically its Nile River, as it served as a barrier against invaders, and annual flooding from it ensured farmlands weren't overtaken by…
Colour this ancient map of Egypt to understand how its natural environments influenced how its pharaohs governed their empires. Discover why the Nile River played such an integral part of…
Hoplite infantrymen were highly valued soldiers of Greek city-states. Fighting in phalanx formation, these troops donned bronze armour breastplates, neck guards, shoulder pads and greaves before carrying heavy spears and…
Herodotus, the Greek historian, gave Egypt its nickname of the Gift of the Nile due to their dependence on it for water, food, transportation, trade, papyrus production and trade, fisheries,…
A cubit is roughly equivalent to the length of an adult male arm from elbow to fingertips; its seven palms make up this measurement. Scientists conducted further analysis of Sa-Nakht's…
Roman coins dominated international trade and economy during the late 4th century BCE, including silver denarius and bronze sestertius, two of the most well-known coins ever. These early coins bore…