Anatolia

The Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire, seen as a direct continuation of the Roman Empire, lasted approximately from 500-1450 CE. This empire proved to be a valuable city for both the Greeks as well as the Romans. Throughout history, the Aegean Sea, the Bosphorus Strait, and Constantinople all impacted Roman history through constant trade and achievements. Other than trade, perfecting the oil industry, and the construction of aqueducts, conduits, and tunnels was other main achievements.

The five principles of civilization allow you to get a better understanding of history. Not only does it break down the material for you to learn easier, but it allows you to receive the information for where you can remember the contents better. Principle one is Geography is Destiny, geography is what allowed civilizations to settle down, which led to the creation of agriculture, trade, war, politics, new inventions, etc., while it also helped them get to where we are today by striving to create

Gateway To The World Traveling isn’t in everyone’s favor, but it sure is in mine. British novelist, Lawrence Durrell once quoted, “Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” The reason I enjoy traveling is because it takes me on a journey for finding my inner self. Before traveling, I’ve always been closed- minded at how I viewed the world, but once I got a bigger look at how the world works, my thoughts and I, myself have changed. It all begins on a sweltering day in Schertz

“I cannot help laughing at the absurdity of all the map-makers...who show Ocean running like a river round a perfectly circular earth, with Asia and Europe of the same size…the “proper notion of the size and shape of these two continents. Persian territory extends southward to the Red Sea, as it is called; north of them are the Medes, then the Saspires, then the Cholchians, who go as far as the northern sea, where the mouth of the Phasis is. These four nations fill the area between the Black sea

The Greek’s victory over Persia marked the beginning of not only an era, but of cultural expansion that continues to impact our modern day society. The accomplishments and endeavors of the Ancient Greeks, both visible, such as arts and architecture, as well as intellectually in areas such as philosophy, science and government continue to influence the world today. Many or none of these influential elements of Ancient Greece would have come to fruition in such a…. way if the Greeks had not defeated

Cybele was a goddess from Asia Minor. She was known for her wild appearance and lion drawn chariot. Cybele was also known to serve as a protector in times of war, a love and fertility goddess, and a healer. Cybele was said to be the mother of all the creatures ever created. This includes gods,monsters and humans. Cybele was often referred to as the “Mountain Mother”. She was also known to be a patron of fertility, and often self mutilation was a sacrifice to her. Her cult priests preformed blood

Culture is defined as “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time”, according to Merriam-Webster (2016). Even though Turkey as a sovereign nation is fairly young, it’s cultural roots can be dated as far back as Alexander the Great. The Turkic people have an extremely long history and a very diverse culture. Long before the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, the area had seen its’ fair share of war and strife. Since the Hellenization of the Anatolian

The Ottoman Empire is known for a plethora of historic events, some being great discoveries and others being violent altercations with other groups or empires. The Ottoman Empire is considered to be one of the most powerful and violent empires of all time, obliterating and eliminating other groups who mess with them or get in their way. One dark time of their history was Pontic Greek Genocide, marching around Asia and parts of Eastern Europe killing and torturing Greeks. This event can be compared

The Trojan Horse Nothing was working. They couldn’t force the gates of the city open. They couldn’t destroy the walls. Not even their gods helped them in infiltrating the impenetrable city. So, they thought of something that possibly no one else would have. They built a horse. In this research paper I will discuss the history of the Trojan Horse, including its construction, function and it’s makers. This monument was built in 1188 B.C.E. on the shores of Troy by the strongest strand of city-states

A 2400 year old curse tablets cursing the tavern keepers recovered in Athens, Greece The Archaeologist’s recently unearthed a five lead tablets that cursed the tavern keepers some 2400 years ago in Athens, Greece. The archeologists made a startling discovery when they dug up an young woman’s grave in Athens, Greece. The archaeologists unearthed five lead tablets that cursed the tavern keepers 2400 years ago. Ancient tablets reveal that four pairs of husband-wife were cursed by the curse tablet