A Kingdom What we know now as the country of Georgia was once a kingdom. Georgia lies at a crossroads in the world. Nestled in the east of Eastern Europe and the west of Western Asia, Georgia lies on the … Continue reading The Prosperity of the Georgian Empire Under Its First Woman Ruler Queen Tamar
Human evolution is an ongoing process. From ancient times to date, human society has evolved with many civilizations, many changes and many historical events. But, how do we know today that, thousands of years ago, there was a civilization? And, … Continue reading Ancient History: Significant Archaeological Findings Around the World
Ancient India started around 1 500 BCE to 500 BCE, and their greatest innovations are still used today. From architecture to science, the adapted methods shape many aspects of modern society. Just as any civilization, the beginning of India’s history … Continue reading Ancient India: Its Historical Development, Innovations, and Legacy
The Seven-Day Week Dominates Modern Meaning of Days Calendars seem to run human existence. Our entire lives whirl around the various days of the week. Even our habits sync to the different days. Monday typically means a new workweek. It … Continue reading Anthropology: How Babylonian Astronomy, Roman Deities, and Pagan Gods Inspired the Modern Seven-Day Week
The world of Ancient Medicine led to breakthroughs in Modern Medicine. Medical professions aid patients through the work of their predecessors. Due to the discoveries of the past, the present can heal and treat the sick and wounded to the … Continue reading Ancient Medicine: The Ancient World influencing the Modern World
Introduction The word chocolate may conjure up images of sweet candy bars and luscious truffles, but the chocolate of today is little like the chocolate of the past. Throughout much of history, chocolate was a revered but bitter beverage, not … Continue reading Ancient History and Origin of Chocolate to its Modern Day Industry as the World’s Greatest Treat
I think it’s safe to wager that the average person probably doesn’t know enough about philosophers to have a favourite one. Most people – unless they are actively in academia or politics – probably don’t know enough about philosophers to … Continue reading Ancient History: Diogenes the Dog, Your New Favorite Philosopher
Classical Athens was the world’s first democracy. It was also the only polis run by a city government in the Greek world, surrounded by powerful monarchies and oligarchies that were sceptical of their system. Despite its uniqueness, Athens became the … Continue reading Disenchanted with the Masses: Plato and the Athenian Democracy
Alexander the Great is a name that everyone knows. Famous for his conquests, military tactics and strength, Alexander the Great has remained a famous name since 340 BC. He conquered lands his forefathers could only dream of and he fulfilled … Continue reading Ancient History: Alexander the Great and his Panhellenic War of Revenge