Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, who later would conqueror the Ancient World, was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 B.C. He was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and his mother was Queen Olympias. From a young age, Alexander was encouraged by his mother to one day become a great leader. During his youth, Alex....
Ancient World
In the beginning of this chapter it discusses how the pyramids were built, what purpose they served, the three pyramids at Giza, some messages found on the stones that were used to build pyramids, and what a mastabas is. Pyramids are tombs built for Egypt's pharaohs. Pyramids are large structures wi....
Atlantis: Fact or Conjecture?
Very little is known about Atlantis. There have been stories that the Atlanteans had vehicles capable of war and flight and were able to do medical miracles. But the only reliable source we have of this lost continent is from Timaeus and Critias, written by Plato over two thousand years ago.
In P....
Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Modern day scholars and moviemakers are still fascinated with the history of Ancient Egypt for many reasons. Ancient Egypt has countless interesting aspects including its cultural progression, the pyramids, hieroglyphs, their burial practices, their hierarchical society, and the list could go on an....
Greek Civilization Encapsulated
To the extent that "Western Civilization" can be said to have an origin, it is the Ancient Greeks that have claim to it. Whereas the history of the Roman Empire is a chronology of its generals and emperors, the history of the Greeks is, with the exception of Alexander and his legacy in Egypt, one o....
Hannibal: Master General of the Ancient World
Hannibal is a great general that used many tactics and strategies to winning his battles. He carefully marched his way through Spain since he had allies in some parts and enemies in other parts. Then he went through France to Italy, where his conquest to conquer Rome would happen. He moved his tr....
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