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05/08/08
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Pentecost
Pentecost is the name of a holiday held 50 days after another. There is a Jewish Pentecost and a Christian one.
05/07/08 -
Review of The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
Susan Wise Bauer tells ancient (political) history as an entertainingly detailed story. Her approach to the civilizations of the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and China is unusual, because instead of covering one civilization through time, she shows what each was doing during a given period. It is a great read for people who want an overview of the entire "Old World".
05/03/08 -
Apollo
All together in one page, the major articles on this site on the Olympian God Apollo.
04/21/08
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Epidauros
Epidauros was the site of a healing shrine that was lucrative enough to fund a wonderful open air theater.
04/21/08
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Faiyum
Faiyum was an oasis in the desert.
04/21/08
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Nomes
Government of Egypt was divided into districts the Greeks called nomes.
04/19/08 - Greatest Ancient Warriors
Great ancient military leaders and tacticians have had a lasting impact on the military; modern military schools study some of their battle tactics. Here are my top 10 military leaders, warriors, and tacticians -- ancient fighters with a lasting impact.
04/17/08 - On the Nature of Things
An etext of a public domain translation of Lucretius' De rerum natura.
04/17/08 - Pontifex Maximus
Basic information on the office of Pontifex maximus in ancient Rome.
04/12/08 - Battle at Issus
Alexander the Great defeated the Great King of Persia, Darius III, at the Battle at Issus in November 333 B.C. Victory was so costly -- even Alexander was wounded, in the thigh -- the Pinarus River was said to have been run red with blood.
04/10/08 - Indo-European Languages
What are the Indo-European languages and how are they different from Proto-Indo-European?
04/05/08 - Battle of the Granicus
Overview of the battle fought by Alexander the Great against the Persians at the Granicus.
03/29/08 - Robert Fagles
Identification entry on the late translator of classical epics.
03/28/08 - Bible People
Bible names you should know: some of the major historical figures from the Bible.
03/28/08 - What Was Greek Religion?
Tales from Greek mythology entertain and instruct, but they can't possibly form the totality of Greek religion, just as the Bible and Koran are not the totality of modern monotheistic religions. What was the religion of the ancient Greeks?
03/27/08 - Olympic Torch
What is the ancient history of the Olympic Torch? Find out.
03/25/08 - Greek Pottery Types
Names, descriptions, and pictures of Greek pottery types.
03/23/08 - Greek Pottery Pictures
Picture gallery of Greek pottery.
03/23/08 - Athletics in Pottery
Pictures of mostly boxers and wrestlers on various types of Greek pottery.
03/19/08 - Introduction to Red-Figure Pottery
A step-by-step look at some of the major elements of Red-Figure pottery in Athens, Greece.
03/21/08 - Kantharos
Greek pottery entry on kantharos.
03/21/08 - Kylix
Greek pottery entry on kylix.
03/18/08 - Assume the Purple
Do you know what it means to assume the purple? If not, read this explanation.
03/17/08 - Socrates
Profile of the philosopher Socrates.
03/14/08 - Frieze
Glossary entry on the architectural element called a frieze.
03/14/08 - Architrave
Glossary entry on the architectural element called the architrave.
03/14/08 - Orpheus
Profile of Orpheus, a musician so talented be could tame beasts, including the hound of Hades, and move mountains. Orpheus braved the Underworld and returned to light on his own power. He is also credited with the institutions of Greek pederasty and the Orphic mystery religion.
03/10/08 - Rhea Silvia
Glossary entry on the mother of Romulus and Remus.
03/08/08 - Orpheus
Glossary entry on the musician Orpheus.
03/07/08 - People in the Life of Hercules
An index of people Hercules encountered mostly outside the 12 labors. For the 12 labors, see the Apollodorus Concordance.
03/07/08 - More You Should Know About Hercules
Besides the 12 Labors, the legendary hero Hercules led an eventful and excess-filled life that ended when he became one of the gods and gave a weapon needed to win the Trojan War to Philoctetes.
03/0508 - Icarus
Glossary entry on Daedalus' son, Icarus.
03/02/08 - Jason
What you need to know about the legendary Greek hero Jason -- aside from the adventures of the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
03/01/08 - Apollonius of Rhodes' Argonautica
An etext of an public translation of Apollonius of Rhode's story of the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts.
02/28/08 - Glossary
Capernaum
Isthmian Games
02/27/08 - Theseus
Articles and information on Theseus, one of the heroes and founder-kings of ancient Greece.
02/25/08 - Ahura Mazda
Glossary entry on the Zoroastrian sky god.
02/22/08 - Periods of Ancient Egypt
An illustrated step-by-step of the periods in Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period.
02/22/08 - 2nd Intermediate Period
The 2nd Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt -- another period of de-centralization, like the first -- began when the 13th Dynasty pharaohs lost power and Asiatics known as "Hyksos" took over.
02/21/08 - Paul Cartledge
Paul Cartledge is a Cambridge historian known for his books on ancient Sparta.
02/21/08 - Donald Kagan
Donald Kagan is a Yale historian of ancient Greece and recipient of numerous awards -- and controversy.
02/20/08 - Middle Kingdom Egypt
During the Middle Kingdom the pharaoh regained strength and power. Mining expeditions and trade increased building projects. Osiris became an important god.
02/18/8 - 1st Intermediate Period Egypt
Intermediate periods were times when the centralized government of Egypt broke down. The first intermediate period was partly caused by rising power of local nomarchs rather than foreign powers.
02/18/08 - Mt. Lycaeon
Mt. Lycaeon was the site in Arcadia where Zeus turned a man into a wolf, according to Greek mythology.
02/16/08 - Old Kingdom Egypt
A look at what went on in the period known as the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.
02/11/08 - Inscriptions
Epigraphy, which means writing on something, refers to writing on an enduring substance like stone. As such, it was impressed, inscribed, or chiseled rather than written with the stylus or reed pen applied to ordinarily decaying media like paper and papyrus. Common topics of epigraphy include epitaphs, dedications, honors, laws, and magisterial registers.
02/11/08 - Tarpeian Rock
Basics on the place the Romans used for execution.
02/09/08 - Rats Deserting a Sinking Ship
Find out what Latin expression was used to convey the idea of rats deserting a sinking ship.
02/06/08 - Populares
Roman group distinguished from the Optimates.
02/04/08 - Upper Egypt
One of two major divisions of ancient Egypt. Also see Lower Egypt.
02/02/08 - Most Beautiful Women
Myth, history, and legend provide evidence of ancient women who were considered beautiful, but for most of them, we have no reliable portraits.
02/01/08 - Constantine III
Constantine III was a soldier, the last of 3 usurpers, proclaimed emperor in 407 by the army he led into Northern Gaul, for purposes of rescuing Gaul from the barbarian Vandals, Sueves and Alamanni.
02/01/08 - Belisarius
Belisarius (c. A.D. 500-65), Justinian's famous general, who was married to a former actress, Antonina, is known primarily through the writings of Procopius.
01/31/08 - Procopius
Procopius was a Byzantine official and historian best known for his unofficial secret history of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora.
01/30/08 - Ancient Queens
Descriptions and portraits of some of the most powerful ancient queens.
01/30/08 - The Te Tao Ching by Lao-Tse
An e-text of an English translation of the Chinese philosophical work attributed to Lao Tsu (Lao Tzu, Lao Zi, LaoZi) known as the Tao Te Ching or The Way. It was important for the religions of Taoism and Buddhism. Lao Tsu lived in th 6th century B.C. at court in the Zhou Dynasty, which was the longest in Chinese history.
01/29/08 - Summary of Book XXIV of the Odyssey
Information on the last book of the Odyssey, a summary, notes, and identification of major characters.
01/27/08 - Stilicho
Glossary entry on the military leader Stilicho.
01/26/08 - Emperor Honorius
Glossary entry on Honorius, son of Theodosius I.
01/25/08 - Logographers
Glossary entry on the predecessors of the historians.
01/25/08 - Abdera
Glossary entry on the Thracian city.
01/22/08 - Domus Aurea
A step by step pictorial look at the domus aurea.
01/22/08 - Valley of the Kings
A glossary entry on the Valley of the Kings.
01/22/08 - Summary of Book XXIII of the Odyssey
Information on the 23rd book of the Odyssey, a summary, notes, and identification of major characters.
01/21/08 - Ad Infinitum Review
Review of Nicholas Ostler's biography of the Latin language.
01/20/08 - Canopic Jars
An FAQ on the uses of the canopic jars.
01/20/08 - Matronalia
Guest article on the Roman festival of Matronalia.
01/18/08 - Appian Way
Pictures of the Appian Way.
01/18/08 - Tyrant
Glossary entry on Tyrant.
01/15/08 - Latin Irregular Verb Eo
Paradigm of the Latin verb eo.
An FAQ on Augustus' saying about Rome and marble.
01/15/08 - Summary of Book XXII of the Odyssey
Information on the 22nd book of the Odyssey, a summary, notes, and identification of major characters. Also a quiz.
01/15/08 - Glossary
Lustratio
Olympias
Ulysses
01/09/08 - Glossary
Rex sacrificulus
Sacrifice
Dodona
01/08/08 - Summary of Book XXI of the Odyssey
Information on the 21st book of the Odyssey, a summary, notes, and identification of major characters. Also a quiz.
01/06/08 - Glossary
Pomoerium
Prodigium
01/05/08 - Luperci
The Luperci were the priests who officiated at the Lupercalia. Although following its tradition, Mark Antony offended certain spectators by performing his duties as one of the Luperci in the nude.
01/05/08 - Saints
Here are some of the saints, male and female, of the early Christian Church.
01/03/08 - How Many Latin Verb Endings Are There?
The number may seem overwhelming, but people do learn languages with even more.
01/02/08 - Summary of Book XX of the Odyssey
Information on the 20th book of the Odyssey, a summary, notes, and identification of major characters. Also a quiz.
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