Rome – The Ascent and Decline of an Empire
Rome emerged as one of the main forces shaping European civilization during its first millennium of existence. Romulus and Remus, twin brothers rescued from drowning in the Tiber by a…
Rome emerged as one of the main forces shaping European civilization during its first millennium of existence. Romulus and Remus, twin brothers rescued from drowning in the Tiber by a…
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…
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…
The Fertile Crescent provided one of the first foundations of civilization. Hunter-gatherers settled down into farming, gathering surpluses that allowed cities to form and eventually give rise to government, commerce…
Introduction: Animals were an integral part of ancient Egyptian life and religion, often representing certain gods or being held in high regard as symbolic representations. No matter if it was…