Kingdom of Kush

Though the original excavation of Delphi by the French in 1892 was inconclusive, a recent geological survey revealed two faults were present and releasing ethylene gas, which can induce euphoria and visions resembling the behaviors attributed to the high priestess of Delphi (the Pythia derived from Python). D 23-24 Ancient sources reported that strange behavior was first noted in goats and later shepherds around a chasm. Eventually, a priestess was placed on a tall, gilded bronze tripod over the

scholarship in Egypt. For example, what is commonly known as Pythagoras’ theorem, was known to the ancient Egyptians hundreds of years before Pythagoras’ birth. How Europe learned from Africa Some of the world’s other great civilisations, such as Kush, Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe, also flourished in Africa and some major scientific advances were known in Africa long before they were known in Europe. Towards the middle of the 12th century, the north African scientist, Al Idrisi, wrote,

For centuries, Afghanistan and little-known country has been the meeting place of East and West. It attracted conquerors and empire builders from all sides of the globe - Changis Khan, Tamerlange, Alexander the Great, the nineteenth-century British, America and Russia (Soviet Union). It was a major stop on the great trade and exploration routes of the past traversed by Marco Polo, the Chinese traveler Hsuan-tsang, and the Silk Route merchants. Afghanistan has also been the scene for the advance

Ancient Egypt was a civilization because they used the 7 indicators to thrive for thousands of years. Government is one of the 7 indicators and in order to have a government you need a president but in this case they had pharaohs. Pharaohs were at the top of the food chain and they were the supreme leader of religion to. Pharaohs didn’t do this alone they had help from Viziers and Nomarks. A Vizier’s job was the chief overseer of the land kind of like a prime minister and all the other officials

among people from the Mediterranean to India. This was seen when Koine; a Greek dialect became the common language throughout the Seleucid Empire. Greek commanders on the east end of the Seleucid Empire would separate around 240 B.C.E to form the kingdom of Bactria. It is these descendants of Alexander the Greats Empire that will be the first to come into contact with the Han dynasty roughly one hundred years later further globalizing the ancient

Attending The Charles H. Wright African American Institution, the largest, made me elated. This was my initial feeling because I have been wanting to go but always procrastinated. The reason for my procrastination was due to me thinking I learned everything about the African American history in high school. As I entered the building, I noticed the ceiling, the floor, and the flags. The ceiling being high, transparent, and resembling a round house gave the building a sparkle. The floor had a story

Great books are epic because they are retold in many ways since before 300 BCE. They are retold in various forms in different languages and mediums. Retelling in different languages and media forms makes it understandable for various audiences. For example, the Ramayana has been rewritten by R.K Narayan in a short prose from the original 24000 verses to 7 Kandas of the Ramayana written by Sage Valmiki (Rao 2005, 7616). Unlike the modern Bollywood version called Raavan which had been retold visually

New evidence of Herihor`s Northern political Expansion as a king Ahmed A. Faraman Abstract The relevant paper presents a detailed study of a remarkable scene belonging to Herihor as a king. The scene is situated on the eastern inner wall of the court of the temple of Khonsu at Karnak. The scene, with a preliminary iconography characterization and translation of the accompanying texts, has been published previously. But still offers possibilities for additional analysis. The contents offer a great

The Old Kingdom began after a king named Menes created the first royal dynasty in Egypt and politically united Upper Egypt with Lower Egypt. The Old Kingdom lasted from the third dynasty in 2686 B.C.E., to the sixth dynasty in 2180 B.C.E. During the Old Kingdom, the Egyptians built the largest and most magnificent Egyptian pyramids that were ever made. Throughout this period of time

Alexander the Great is a name learned by every student in history class. He has clearly made his mark on history. Although everyone knows his name, many do not know what he did and how much of an impact he had on the world. Alexander III was truly great and showed the world that he could live up to his name. Alexander III of Macedonia was born in the middle of July in the year 356 BC in a macedonian city called Pella. He was the son of Philip II king of macedonia. Philip was an ambitious leader who