Articles Index
Did Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus, Really Exist?
The James Ossuary may shed light on the man named Joseph who is thought to be the foster father of Jesus.
The Roots of Historic Hanukkah
The popular Jewish holiday of Hanukkah actually has no biblical basis. Instead, it commemorates a Jewish revolt when a priestly family led followers to take back the Temple in Jerusalem.
Did Mary, Mother of Jesus, Really Exist?
A look at the question of whether Mary, the Mother of Jesus, really existed.
Recommended Bible Translations for Historical Study
Biblical history students will find guidance for recommended Bible translations for their study.
Why Are There Problems Choosing Bible Translations?
Learn about the issues involved in Bible translation that make it hard to know which version of the Bible is best for studying Biblical history.
Roman Education
In Margaret A. Brucia and Gregory N. Daugherty's To Be a Roman, they present the following very basic information about the ancient Roman education.
Contents "A Smaller History of Greece"
Contents of "A Smaller History of Greece - A History of Greece From the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest," by William Smith (1813 - 1893)
Lucius Junius Brutus
Lucius Junius Brutus was a politically important early Roman.
Regis Olim Urbe David
The Lyrics to the Latin Christmas Carol Regis olim urbe David.
Adeste Fideles
The Lyrics to the Latin Christmas Carol Adeste Fideles.
Veni, Emmanuel
The Lyrics to the Latin Christmas Carol Veni, Emmanuel.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
The Lyrics to the Latin Christmas Carol Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Dormi, Jesu!
The Lyrics to the Latin Christmas Carol Dormi, Jesu!
Fall of Rome Timeline
A timeline showing the chronological events leading to the fall of Rome.
Abydos
This is a 1911 encyclopedia entry on Abydos. Abydos was a a city in ancient Egypt.
Roman Baths and Hygiene in Ancient Rome
Roman Baths and Hygiene in Ancient Rome. Hygiene in ancient Rome included baths, toiletss, cleansers, access to facilities, and high standards of cleanliness.
Roman Terms Glossary
An A to Z glossary of Roman terms.
Theseus and the Minotaur
Hawthorne Tells the Greek Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
Did Merlin Exist?
How do we know anything about King Arthur and Merlin? Is there any reason to believe King Arthur or Merlin was real?
Achilles' Genealogy
Tables showing the family and genealogy of Achilles.
Who Were the Amazons? Were They Man-Haters Who Cut Off One Breast?
Amazons Identity Questions - Who Were the Amazons? Did the Amazons actually exist? Were the Amazons man-haters? women warriors who each cut off a breast to be better archers? Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimball does research to uncover the answers.
Moses - The Bible Story of Moses, the Hebrew Law Giver
The Bible story of Moses, the Hebrew giver of Jewish Law and the 10 Commandments
Gospel According to Luke 1
Etext of the Gospel According to Luke.
Saturnalia - Celebrate the Saturnalia
Saturnalia - Celebrate the Saturnalia
Sumer - An Introduction to Sumer
Civilization is said to have started in Sumer -- the land between the two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates.