Mapping Strabo's Geographica
Recently Google Maps Mania reviewed the Hestia Project's Herodotus Timemap. Herodotus, sometimes known as the Father of History, was a fifth century Greek historian. In his 'Histories' Herodotus recounts the origins of the Great War between the Greeks and Persians and the rise of the Persian Empire.
40 Maps That Explain The Middle East
Maps can be a powerful tool for understanding the world, particularly the Middle East, a place in many ways shaped by changing political borders and demographics. Here are 40 maps crucial for understanding the Middle East — its history, its present, and some of the most important stories in the region today. Middle East History
Four sisters in Ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this exquisitely detailed lesson on life of a typical Roman teenager two thousand years ago. Freeborn women in ancient Rome were citizens (cives) but could not vote or hold political office. Because of their limited public role, women are named less frequently than men by Roman historians. But while Roman women held no direct political power, those from wealthy or powerful families could and did exert influence through private negotiations.
A Five-Minute Guide to Medieval Fabrics
By Danièle Cybulskie I don’t know about you, but I often read descriptions of medieval clothing and want to know more about the fabric: what did it look like and what was its texture? Read on for a brief overview, and part of the fantastic glossary of terms from Fashion in the Middle Ages that will give you a sense of medieval fabric and some great trivia (such as where the word “crimson” comes from). When it comes to medieval clothing, Europeans got by on five major components: leather, linen, wool, silk, and fur.
10 must see ancient greek temples HeritageDaily
Back in Ancient Greece the temple was the most important building. The first temples to be constructed from stone began to appear in the 6th century. The Greek temples were not used as places of worship, but rather as monuments to their beloved gods and goddesses. Some of the best examples of Greek temples standing today are located not only in Greece, but in what would have been their ancient empire that stretched to various other locations including Italy, which is home to some of the most well-preserved Greek temples.
A history of global living conditions in 5 charts - Our World In Data
This is the introduction to Our World in Data – the web publication that shows how global living conditions are changing. This text was previously titled "A history of global living conditions in 5 charts". A recent survey asked “All things considered, do you think the world is getting better or worse, or neither getting better nor worse?”. In Sweden 10% thought things are getting better, in the US they were only 6%, and in Germany only 4%. Very few people think that the world is getting better.
A day in the life of a Roman soldier - Robert Garland
Interested in learning more about Roman legionaries? Check out this book or this one. G.R. Watson also delves into military life for both Greek and Roman soldiers in The Roman Soldier. This video shows how they prepared for battle, including what they wore and the equipment they carried.
Collections
View the exclusive collection of items excavated at Vindolanda. An Archeological Journey People come in their thousands to Vindolanda as it is a ‘live’ archaeological site. For the last forty five years the site has been surrendering its thousand year old secrets on a daily basis. No other Roman site in Britain is as rich in its findings.
10 must see roman sites across the world HeritageDaily
The Roman era is one of the most well known among today’s civilization, it is an era of history that is taught at the majority of schools and was so widespread that you can visit many different parts of the world and still manage to stumble upon some Roman ruins. Listed are some of the most majestic and dominating Roman structures that still stand today that cannot be missed. 1 Palmyra
The 3 Best Places To Find Free Historical Maps Online
The Internet is a great place to do research, but when it comes to finding data about the past, it’s not always the best option. Many old records, such as maps, are not hosted in many locations. This may make you feel as if your only option is to head to the nearest big-city library and dive into their stacks, but there are a few online resources that provide a decent selection of historical maps.
A brief history of goths - Dan Adams
Examining the developments of the “goths” and “gothic” provides a way to explore the major artistic movements in Western history. Start with the Classical Age. Because most primary documents were created by the Romans, they carry a heavy bias against the Goths. For example, the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus depicts the virtuous Romans slaughtering the barbarous Goths. The Abbey of St. Denis, built during the Middle Ages, is considered the first work of Gothic Architecture.
READING ANCIENT ROMAN COINS
by Michael S. Swoveland In setting out to write this article, I have the modest goal of helping new collectors of Roman Imperial coins to interpret the inscriptions on their coins. I must state at the outset that there will be nothing new here, I travel the well marked path of the great numismatists who have gone before me. The two who have had the greatest influence on me have been David R.
Historical maps
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