Few ancient societies are more awe-inspiring to people today than Ancient Egypt. A rich supply of archaeological evidence combined with countless written records, towering pyramids, and perfectly preserved bodies (mummies)
In the early days of civilization in Egypt, there were
In the 150 years before the Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egypt
The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt reinstalled Egyptians as the
From about 1000 BC to 333 BC, when Alexander the
The fertile lands along the banks of the Nile River
Build with blocks and characters. Visit: Toy Theater Build Ancient
Few ancient civilizations have had more of an impact on
Egypt was one of the world’s first civilizations. But what’s
Whether it’s two countries swapping luxury goods, two sports teams
Next to “pyramid,” there is perhaps no other word that’s
Every great society has its great leaders. These are the
If you’ve ever sat and thought about space, the cosmos,
When you hear the word “myth,” what do you think
Flowing for more than 4,000 miles (~7,000 km) and stretching
For most of Egyptian history, Egypt has operated as one
No farms, no food! In modern times, this is a
When most of us think of Egypt, the first things
After the winds of time blow a civilization to nothing
The Great pyramid of Giza – the largest of the
The Karnak Temple is the largest religious site in Ancient
At this moment, you are learning about ancient Egypt thanks
As a society flourishes, so too does its ability to
Build with blocks and characters. Visit: Toy Theater Build Ancient
Doodle and color images about Ancient Egypt. Visit: Toy Theater
It’s impossible to talk about ancient history without talking about
So much of human history is determined by what people
To be able to know where we’re going, we must
“Spartans! What is your profession!” “Aaaaa-oooo! Aaaaa-oooo!” This cry, made
Pretty much the only reason we know about ancient Sparta
It’s hard to imagine the people of ancient civilizations living
Between inventing democracy, advancing philosophy, and discovering key mathematical principles
Today, the word “spartan” is used to describe someone or
When it comes to the world’s most famous ancient cities,
“No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed
If you were alive in ancient times, Athens was the
Classical Athens (c. 500-c. 200 BC) has typically been thought
Whether it’s the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Brazil vs. Argentina,
Athens and Sparta tend to dominate the conversation when it
Sometimes, you just find yourself in the middle of a
So many ancient cultures have come and gone, their mark
It’s easy to be romantic about the past. Looking back
It’s an unfortunate truth that human history has often been
For the first few centuries of the Classical Era of
When the words “the Great” follow your name, chances are
Starting in 336 BC, Alexander the Great moved through the
When we think of the ancient world, two civilizations often
“It’s all Greek to me!” In today’s language, we use
It’s a common theme throughout history that once a civilization
As a civilization that prospered for nearly a thousand years,
Although often not favorite subjects in school, our world is
When we think of ancient societies, we often think about
School’s out! So many of us cry out these words
If you’ve ever wondered how important trade is to human
The Greeks and philosophy go together like peas and carrots.
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Today, a hippie is someone who likes to go against
Back during the Classical Era of ancient Greece (c. 600
To be a good teacher, you must inspire others. It’s
Of the three big names in ancient Greek philosophy —
Religion has always played an important role in human civilization.
The ancient Greek world was a divided place. Although there
All cultures have their own stories about how the earth
Nearly 10,000 feet high, Mount Olympus in northern Greece stands
Heracles The son of Zeus and a human woman, Heracles
The gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus were
Greek mythology features some fearsome monsters. It also features other
Greek mythology features some truly terrifying monsters. You wouldn’t want
According to legend, the city of Rome was founded by
Today, the most common form of government in the world
Government and civilization have always been tied together. While philosophers
For more than 500 years, the Roman empire was the
As the Romans began moving further and further from Rome
Religion has always played an important role in human history.
Peace. It’s more than just a word. It’s what nearly
Today, people refer to the United States as a “City
By the end of the 6th century BC, so around
“I am Spartacus!” A famous line from the 1960 movie,
It’s true that conflict defines us. While we strive to
Most people today know Rome thanks to its empire. But
Although the names might sound like they’re coming from a
Et tu Brute? These words, which translate from Latin to
Many hands make light work. This old saying reminds us
Most of us remember Rome for its days as an
The fate of Rome changed forever in 49 BC. That
Family is what it’s all about, no? It probably depends
Between 27 BC (the rise of Augustus Caesar) and 96
Family is what it’s all about, no? It probably depends
Tetrarchy? Sounds almost like a robot. Or some sort of
When it comes to empires, bigger is not always better.
When they attach “the Great” to your name, it should
As the saying goes, “all good things must come to
Imagine you were born in what is now the region