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  1. The Ottoman Empire: 600 Years of Domination

    ... so much so that it was referred to as the ‘sick man of Europe’. The Ottoman Empire collapsed shortly after ... declined so much that it was referred to as the ‘sick man of Europe’. The Ottoman Empire came to an end shortly ...

    dhwty - 16/02/2020 - 22:52

  2. Following the Boom and Bust of the Roman Economy

    The Roman Empire is ironically known for both its greatness and its weaknesses. The Roman economy is no exception. The Roman economy represents an ancient economy that was large and powerful enough to create an empire that spanned the Mediterranean and lasted several centuries. The Roman economy is also known for its deficiencies which eventually led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.

    Caleb Strom - 23/07/2020 - 18:58

  3. Roman Law and Its Lasting Influence On the Legal System of Europe

    During the creation of the mighty Roman Empire, between 753 BC and 1453 AD, the Romans not only created the political institutions of Roman governance, but they also set up a series of legal principals and procedures. These set out the system of ancient Roman law, which would come to form the foundations of what would be used in both the Western and Eastern Roman Empire as their civilization expanded.

    John S. Richardson - 12/06/2021 - 02:03

  4. Romanitas in Early Medieval Wales: The Evidence of Latin Standing Stones

    ... Gildas’ lamentations, describing the warrior as “a man of unassuming character, who, alone of the Roman race ... as beatus (“blessed”) or sancta (“holy”), and one man, Bivatigirn, was characterized as “an example to all ...

    Meagan Dickerson - 04/12/2021 - 13:57

  5. The Heavenly Legacy of the Ancient Manchu Shaman

    ... Top Image: Hubert Vos' painting of a young Manchu man. Manchu shaman were important cultural icons. Source: ...

    ashley cowie - 24/11/2018 - 18:45

  6. Remembering Numantia: Videogame Reminds Us of Brave Warriors and Their Blood on Roman Hands

    The forgotten war between the Romans and the Celtiberians may not ring any bells with most people today, but many historians rank it as one of the most significant wars of the Roman era. RECOtechnology commemorated the 2150th anniversary of the Siege of Numantia by releasing a videogame that narrates the ancient conflict between Rome and the city of Numantia, in a war that lasted for more than two decades.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 11/12/2017 - 13:55

  7. Denizens of South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind: The First Walking Apes

    ... jutting face. The name of Homo habilis means “handy man” since it was originally believed to be the first ...

    Caleb Strom - 08/02/2022 - 14:00

  8. Powerhouse of the Roman Navy: The Classis Britannica

    The Roman Empire is perhaps best known for its legions, which were famous for their ability to overcome even their greatest defeats. However, while the legions of Rome were the all-conquering land forces, we must also remember that by the time of Julius Caesar the Romans had also built up a formidable navy. The Roman Navy had control over the Mediterranean and surrounding waters.

    John S. Richardson - 29/07/2020 - 13:59

  9. Aquincum: Exploring the Ancient Roman City Under Modern-day Budapest

    The ancient Roman city of Aquincum, now located under Budapest in Hungary, was once the capital of Pannonia on the northeastern border of the Roman Empire. From its strategic location on the banks of the Danube, its ruins are now one of Hungary’s main archaeological attractions. The determined effort of teams of archaeologists working over more than a century have uncovered its historic significance.

    John S. Richardson - 27/04/2021 - 02:04

  10. Lindow Man – What Killed England’s Oldest Celebrity?

    Lindow Man, officially known as Lindow II, is the name given to a ... Cheshire, North West England. Radiocarbon dating of Lindow Man shows that he lived around the 1st century AD. Lindow Man, officially known as Lindow II, is the name given to a ...

    dhwty - 25/03/2020 - 22:05

  11. Hurrem Sultan, the Cheerful Rose of Suleiman I and a Powerful Woman of the Ottoman Empire

    ... would not allow her to have a sexual relationship with a man she was not married to. According to Ottoman ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 29/12/2015 - 03:46

  12. Manichaeism: The Ancient Religion that Rivaled Christianity

    ... which depicted a battle between forces, and a creation of man and the universe which was founded on the conflict ... World of Light. The Mother of Life sent her son, Original Man, to fight off the attacking powers of Darkness and the ... ( Public Domain ) The five Shekhinas provided the Original Man with five shields of light, which were used to trick the ...

    mrreese - 17/10/2019 - 21:20

  13. 11 Mysterious Human Species That Most People Don’t Know Existed

    ... Fossil hominids like Lucy the Australopithecus and Java Man have helped us to fill in some of the blanks, but as more ... Homo Heidelbergensis Homo Heidelbergensis – Heidelberg man. This extinct human ancestor walked the earth about ... are “archaic” or “early” Neanderthals. Heidelberg man was exceptionally tall at an average height of 6’, but ...

    Sarah P Young - 01/03/2019 - 18:25

  14. The Roman Legions: The Organized Military Force Of The Roman Empire

    There is no doubt that the magnificent and long history of Rome was to a large extent dependent on its strong and highly developed army. From its earliest emergence, through the Roman Kingdom, Republic, and Empire, the successes of Rome were always dictated by the skill and size of its army.

    Aleksa Vučković - 05/09/2020 - 13:54

  15. How Two Women Pulled Off a Medieval Manuscript Heist in Post-War Germany

    By Jennifer Bain / The Conversation

    ancient-origins - 13/02/2020 - 19:01

  16. “Flat-Packed” Roman Funerary Bed Found in London

    ... before being set in the 20 or 30-years old Roman man’s grave. Roman bed burial was recovered within a former ...

    ashley cowie - 05/02/2024 - 21:56

  17. Early Humans Out of Africa: 1.8 Myo Tooth Found in Orozmani, Georgia!

    It was only a year ago, when the oldest hominin site outside Africa was discovered near the village of Kvemo Orozmani in southern Georgia. The 2021 Georgia discovery included stone tools and animal remains dated to 1.77-1.84 million years ago (mya).

    Now, a British archaeology student has stumbled across a human tooth dating back 1.8 million years in the Orozmani area, which is being celebrated as conclusive proof of the oldest evidence of hominins outside Africa.

    Sahir - 14/09/2022 - 18:51

  18. The Devaluation of Rome: Roman Inflation and the Demise of the Empire

    Inflation is a common economic phenomenon that can have a significant impact on the stability of a country's economy and social structures. This was certainly true for the Roman Empire, which experienced a period of rampant Roman inflation in the centuries leading up to its eventual collapse.

    Robbie Mitchell - 13/05/2023 - 18:56

  19. Wild Men of the Ancient World: Legends Across the Globe Tell of a Humanoid Beast – Are They Real?

    Man-like beasts appear in myths and legends of cultures around the globe. The best known ‘wild man’ phenomena of today is the Sasquatch or Big Foot of North America Man-like beasts appear in myths and legends of cultures ...

    Sarah P Young - 13/08/2019 - 14:01

  20. Has the Enigmatic Voynich Manuscript Code Finally Been Cracked?

    ... to see if they could decipher what it may mean. In 1920, a man named William Romaine Newbold famously suggested a ...

    ashley cowie - 12/03/2019 - 19:16

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