Category: Ancient History

  • African History and Cultural Heritage

    The cultural similarities shared by the ancient civilizations in Egypt and Nubia There is reason to draw a parallel between the two ancient civilizations since, according to the study, they have the same ancestor, as a result of which the cultural features unite them. Cultural similarity and continuity can be observed in cultural customs, material…

  • Spanish Colonization for Maya Religious Beliefs

    The Maya are one of the native tribes of The Meso-American people. Before the Spanish arrived, they had developed one of the most sosphicated religion and culture. Their religion was anchored on worshipping and paying reverence to nature gods such as the god of corn, the god of rain, and the god of sun; a…

  • Cultural Analysis of the Ancient Rome

    The culture of ancient Rome had evolved during the entire history of the Roman Empire that spanned about 1200 years. The Roman Empire during its peak covered a vast area from Morocco to the Euphrates and from Scotland to North Africa (Staneart, Chuck, et al, 1992). Ancient Rome had a varied cultural life that revolved…

  • Romans and Greeks Relations Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Definitions Government Economy Culture Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire are arguably the most critical ancient civilizations which served as the foundation of modern Western society. Greece is known for its creation of Democracy as a government, contributions to philosophy and sciences, and a rich culture…

  • Why Athens Lost the Peloponnesian War

    Introduction Peloponnesian War refers to an ancient Greek conflict that involved the Delian League led by Athens, and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. The war can be categorized into three phases by noting the historical perspectives. The first phase is the Archidamian War, where Sparta invaded Attica in repeated moves while Athens was advantaged…

  • The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    Introduction Rome is one of the most important and ancient historical landmarks in European history. The contemporary cultural, political, and philosophic tradition was built on the basis of old Roman practice and theory. Nowadays, it is still held in high regard, although few people concern themselves with the full history of the Roman civilization. Among…

  • Ancient History: Bastet Goddess

    Table of Contents Bastet Goddess: Introduction Bastet Goddess’ Characteristics Bastet: Weakness and Strength Reference List Bastet Goddess: Introduction Having been the subject of a major cult following in 2890 BC, i.e., the era of the Second Dynasty in Ancient Egypt, Bastet remains one of the most famous Egyptian goddesses. The name of the goddess may…

  • Egyptian Civilization, Culture, and Society

    Table of Contents Introduction Social structure and the position of women The religion of Ancient Egypt Economy Famous people Contribution to the world culture Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The history of Ancient Egyptian continues to attract the interest of modern historians in part because of the remarkable achievements made by this civilization. This paper is…

  • Greeks Between Bronze Age and Peloponnesian War

    Introduction American history is defined by borders and clear definitions. To understand the worth of all historical events and take the most important lessons, it is necessary to differentiate the concepts and know their direct explanations. For example, there is a significant difference between a citizen and a subject, and people should know about it…

  • The River Valley Civilizations Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction River Dependency Different Governments Conclusion Introduction Civilizations developed in major river valleys are considered to be the oldest societies in the world. There were four major river valleys: Indus valley, Nile River valley, Mesopotamia, located between Tigris and Euphrates, and Yellow River valley, and each one of them became home to…