City of Rome by Romulus, according to legend, Ascanio, son of the Trojan hero Aeneas (son of Venus and Anchises), …
Category: History
The Iliad and The Odyssey
What exactly are the Iliad and the Odyssey? These two epic poems are attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, …
First Olympic Games
The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BCE, however they were certainly held for many years, if not centuries, …
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the first Chinese governing dynasty to be formed in recorded history, but numerous dynasties came before …
Chou dynasty
The ancient Chinese Chou dynasty administered its territory under a feudal system led by a hereditary king. Political control passed …
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World and a defining icon …
Indus Valley Civilization Part-2
Locating and Researching the Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization was initially discovered in 1921 at Harappa in the …
Indus Valley Civilization Part-1
The Indus Valley Civilization was a cultural and political group that did well from around 7000 BCE to around 600 …
First Dynasty of Egypt
The First Dynasty of Egypt refers to the first line of rulers to rule over an united Egypt. Soon after …
Mesopotamia
The origins of human civilization were first established in Mesopotamia, a region of southwest Asia in the Tigris and Euphrates …