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History

Timeline Ancient Egypt

Why Do We Care About Ancient Egypt?

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)

The Ptolemaic Period of Ancient Egypt

Timeline Ancient Egypt

In just 18 short years, Alexander the Great went from being the ambitious son of a powerful Greek king to leader of one of the largest empires ever. One of his first conquests was Egypt, and after securing it, he

Nile

Geography Ancient Egypt

Comic by Pablo Velarde Diaz-Pache

Nile Highway

Geography Ancient Egypt

Comic by Pablo Velarde Diaz-Pache

Timeline Ancient Egypt

The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

In the early days of civilization in Egypt, there were

Timeline Ancient Egypt

The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

In the 150 years before the Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egypt

Timeline Ancient Egypt

The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt reinstalled Egyptians as the

Timeline Ancient Egypt

The Late Period of Egyptian History and Persian Conquest

From about 1000 BC to 333 BC, when Alexander the

Timeline Ancient Egypt

Egypt Falls to Greece: The Dawning of a New Era

The fertile lands along the banks of the Nile River

Ancient Egypt Interactive

Build Ancient Egypt

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Timeline Ancient Egypt

Roman Conquest of Egypt: Bringing Two Ancient Civilizations Together

Few ancient civilizations have had more of an impact on

Society and Government Ancient Egypt

An Equal Pyramid?

Egypt was one of the world’s first civilizations. But what’s

Society and Government Ancient Egypt

Making Friends. Making Money.

Whether it’s two countries swapping luxury goods, two sports teams

Society and Government Ancient Egypt

The Egyptian Pharaoh

Next to “pyramid,” there is perhaps no other word that’s

Society and Government Ancient Egypt

Phamous Pharaohs: Menes to Cleopatra

Every great society has its great leaders. These are the

Religion Ancient Egypt

Basic Beliefs and Rituals

If you’ve ever sat and thought about space, the cosmos,

Religion Ancient Egypt

The Stories They Told

When you hear the word “myth,” what do you think

Geography Ancient Egypt

The Nile River and Ancient Egypt

Flowing for more than 4,000 miles (~7,000 km) and stretching

Geography Ancient Egypt

Two Lands: Upper and Lower Egypt

For most of Egyptian history, Egypt has operated as one

Science and Technology Ancient Egypt

Agriculture: The Backbone of an Empire

No farms, no food! In modern times, this is a

Science and Technology Ancient Egypt

Shipbuilding: Harnessing the Nile

When most of us think of Egypt, the first things

Art and Architecture Ancient Egypt

Egypt’s Most Well Known Buildings: Temples, Tombs, and Pyramids

After the winds of time blow a civilization to nothing

Art and Architecture Ancient Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great pyramid of Giza – the largest of the

Art and Architecture Ancient Egypt

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple is the largest religious site in Ancient

Art and Architecture Ancient Egypt

The Hieroglyph and Its Impact

At this moment, you are learning about ancient Egypt thanks

Art and Architecture Ancient Egypt

An Ancient Perspective on Creativity

As a society flourishes, so too does its ability to

Ancient Greece Interactive

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Doodle Ancient Egypt

Doodle and color images about Ancient Egypt. Visit: Toy Theater

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Why Do We Care About Ancient Greece?

It’s impossible to talk about ancient history without talking about

Geography Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece Geography: Islands and Mountains Galore

So much of human history is determined by what people

Timeline Ancient Greece

Mycenaean Greece: The First Greeks

To be able to know where we’re going, we must

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Sparta: A Society of Soldiers and Slaves

“Spartans! What is your profession!” “Aaaaa-oooo! Aaaaa-oooo!” This cry, made

Society and Government Ancient Greece

The Spartan Army: An Unstoppable Force

Pretty much the only reason we know about ancient Sparta

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Life as a Spartan Citizen: The Ultimate Good Life? Or Grueling Discipline?

It’s hard to imagine the people of ancient civilizations living

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Spartan Government: The Oligarchy of all the Oligarchies

Between inventing democracy, advancing philosophy, and discovering key mathematical principles

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Spartan Society: An Extreme Hierarchy

Today, the word “spartan” is used to describe someone or

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Athens: The World’s Most Famous City?

When it comes to the world’s most famous ancient cities,

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Athenian Democracy: The Ancient Model of Modern Government

“No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Athenian Society: Equal and Unequal at the Same Time

If you were alive in ancient times, Athens was the

Society and Government Ancient Greece

The Athenian Empire: Brief Glory Contributes to Greece’s Downfall

Classical Athens (c. 500-c. 200 BC) has typically been thought

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Athens and Sparta: The Ultimate Greek Rivalry

Whether it’s the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Brazil vs. Argentina,

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Thebes: The Rogue Greek City-State

Athens and Sparta tend to dominate the conversation when it

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Corinth: A Greek City-State Not to be Overlooked

Sometimes, you just find yourself in the middle of a

Timeline Ancient Greece

The Greco-Persian War: The Greeks Avoid Complete Destruction

So many ancient cultures have come and gone, their mark

Timeline Ancient Greece

The Battle of Thermopylae: A Final Stand for All of Greece

It’s easy to be romantic about the past. Looking back

Timeline Ancient Greece

The Peloponnesian War: The Beginning of the End of Classical Greece

It’s an unfortunate truth that human history has often been

Timeline Ancient Greece

After the Peloponnesian War: A Radical Transformation of Greek Society

For the first few centuries of the Classical Era of

Timeline Ancient Greece

Alexander the Great: One Man Who Changed the World

When the words “the Great” follow your name, chances are

Timeline Ancient Greece

The Hellenistic Era of Ancient Greece: Laying the Groundwork for the Modern World

Starting in 336 BC, Alexander the Great moved through the

Timeline Ancient Greece

Greece Under Rome: One Great Power Builds off Another

When we think of the ancient world, two civilizations often

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Greek Language and Writing: One of the Pillars of Modern Language

“It’s all Greek to me!” In today’s language, we use

Art and Architecture Ancient Greece

Greek Art and Architecture: A Physical Representation of Prosperity

It’s a common theme throughout history that once a civilization

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Famous Greek Kings and Politicians: An All-Star Roster of Leaders

As a civilization that prospered for nearly a thousand years,

Science and Technology Ancient Greece

Greek Math and Science: The Foundation of Modern Knowledge

Although often not favorite subjects in school, our world is

Science and Technology Ancient Greece

Famous Greek Writers, Scientists, and Mathematicians: True Innovators of the Ancient World

When we think of ancient societies, we often think about

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Education in Ancient Greece: Producing a Society of Soldiers and Thinkers

School’s out!  So many of us cry out these words

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek Trade and Commerce: Finding Food and Wealth

If you’ve ever wondered how important trade is to human

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Anaxagoras

Comic by Marek Bennett

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Heraclitus

Comic by Marek Bennett

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Parmenides

Comic by Marek Bennett

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Zeno

Comic by Marek Bennett

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Democritus

Comic by Marek Bennett

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Greek Philosophy: A Unique Culture that Helped Build the Modern World

The Greeks and philosophy go together like peas and carrots.

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Pythagoras: the World’s First Hippie?

Today, a hippie is someone who likes to go against

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Socrates: The Virtuous Enigmatic Philosopher

Back during the Classical Era of ancient Greece (c. 600

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Plato: The Student Becomes the Master

To be a good teacher, you must inspire others. It’s

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Aristotle: The Father of Modern Science

Of the three big names in ancient Greek philosophy —

Religion Ancient Greece

Greek Religion: Forging an Identity and Reshaping the Ancient World

Religion has always played an important role in human civilization.

Religion Ancient Greece

The Oracle at Delphi: An Ancient Fortune Teller

The ancient Greek world was a divided place. Although there

Religion Ancient Greece

Greek Mythology

All cultures have their own stories about how the earth

Religion Ancient Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus

Nearly 10,000 feet high, Mount Olympus in northern Greece stands

Religion Ancient Greece

Greek Heroes and Heroines

Heracles The son of Zeus and a human woman, Heracles

Religion Ancient Greece

More Interesting Gods and Goddesses

The gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus were

Religion Ancient Greece

Amazing Creatures

Greek mythology features some fearsome monsters. It also features other

Religion Ancient Greece

Mythological Monsters

Greek mythology features some truly terrifying monsters. You wouldn’t want

Society and Government Ancient Rome

Why Do We Care About Ancient Rome?

According to legend, the city of Rome was founded by

Society and Government Ancient Rome

The Roman Republic: How Did it Work

Today, the most common form of government in the world

Society and Government Ancient Rome

Roman Government: The Foundations of the Modern State

Government and civilization have always been tied together. While philosophers

Society and Government Ancient Rome

Roman Society: The Birth of Modern Citizenship

For more than 500 years, the Roman empire was the

Society and Government Ancient Rome

The Roman Military: The Backbone of Roman Power

As the Romans began moving further and further from Rome

Religion Ancient Rome

Roman Religion: From Greek Mythology to Christianity

Religion has always played an important role in human history.

Society and Government Ancient Rome

Pax Romana: Cementing Rome’s Rule Across the Mediterranean

Peace. It’s more than just a word. It’s what nearly

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Early Days of Rome: From a Small Town to a Republic

Today, people refer to the United States as a “City

Timeline Ancient Rome

Rome as a Republic: A Growing City in Turmoil

By the end of the 6th century BC, so around

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Servile Wars: A Slave Revolt Rocks Rome

“I am Spartacus!” A famous line from the 1960 movie,

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Punic Wars: Fighting Carthage for Control of the Mediterranean

It’s true that conflict defines us. While we strive to

Timeline Ancient Rome

The First Triumvirate: The Republic Marches Towards Empire

Most people today know Rome thanks to its empire. But

Timeline Ancient Rome

Optimates and Populares: The Elite Struggle for the Control of Rome

Although the names might sound like they’re coming from a

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Rise and Fall of Caesar: The The Final Days of the Republic

Et tu Brute? These words, which translate from Latin to

Timeline Ancient Rome

Second Triumvirate: From Civil War to an Empire

Many hands make light work.  This old saying reminds us

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Rise of Augustus Caesar: Establishing the Principate

Most of us remember Rome for its days as an

Timeline Ancient Rome

Julio-Claudian Dynasty: Continuing the Work of Augustus Caesar

The fate of Rome changed forever in 49 BC. That

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Flavian Dynasty: Three Men Lay the Foundation for Roman Power

Family is what it’s all about, no? It probably depends

Timeline Ancient Rome

Nerva-Antonine Dynasty: The Five Good Emperors and the End of Peace

Between 27 BC (the rise of Augustus Caesar) and 96

Timeline Ancient Rome

Severan Dynasty: Paving the Way for the Crisis of the 3rd Century

Family is what it’s all about, no? It probably depends

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Tetrarchy: Temporary Stability Brings Drastic Change

Tetrarchy? Sounds almost like a robot. Or some sort of

Timeline Ancient Rome

Crisis of the Third Century: Rome Nearly Breaks Under Its Own Weight

When it comes to empires, bigger is not always better.

Timeline Ancient Rome

Constantine the Great: A New Look Roman Empire

When they attach “the Great” to your name, it should

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Fall of the Western Roman Empire: An Expected Result

As the saying goes, “all good things must come to

Timeline Ancient Rome

The Western World After the Fall of Rome

Imagine you were born in what is now the region

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