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are leaders & followers and that has always been the bases of society. Royalty, Kings, Queens, Presidents, Political Figures, are seen at the head of the wolf pack while regular citizens, peasants, soldiers, etc. have been the establishment of all those great civilizations, the heart and soul with someone leading them into a direction. Whether it may benefit or destroy them. Now in the present we have documented history available to us always, looking back at past kingdoms and civilizations to…

painted black to resemble bronze texture of the original. The original sculpture it referred to was made by the famous ancient Greek sculptor Pheidias and was once stood on the Athenian Acropolis (Label of Athena). Athena Lemnia is the most extraordinary piece described in Pausanias as “the most worth seeing of the works of Pheidias, the statue of Athena called the Lemnian after those who dedicated it.”(Pausanias 1.28.2). However, whether or not the…

One of the first river valley civilizations found itself nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in the Fertile Crescent in now modern day Iraq, and Syria the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived for thousands of years. Despite it being such a great civilization researchers have only recently translating cuneiform when Napoleon found the Rosetta Stone on his conquests. Again war in Iraq and conquest have assisted the discovery of many clay tablets in Iraq. These clay tablets…

eastern coast of Africa. The voyages were discreet undertakings that demonstrated China 's extraordinary technology and skill. Involving up to 317 ships, the largest of which were treasure ships, predicted to have been between 390 and 408 feet long and more than 160 feet wide. Including a crew of 28,000 men on board. Predominantly peaceful, most members of the crew were troops who were well equipped to defend the fleet and its welfare. The countries visited were asked into participating in the…

pillars separating heaven and earth. From one ancient Chinese cosmology, the realm of heaven covered the realm of earth and from this belief arose the idea that heaven could fall down if not supported. The mountains were believed to perform…

metaphor for knowledge and insight. In Sophocles’ tragic play which takes place in Ancient Greece, Oedipus The King, Tiresias, the blind prophet, although blind, he can see farther than others. Oedipus have been blinded to the truth his whole life and when he does find out the truth, he loses his physical vision. It is quite ironic actually. In addition, Sophocles also conveys the theme of fate vs. free will. The ancient Greeks believed that their gods can see the future and that certain people…

contemporary travel, ancient travel often featured long and drawn-out journeys across land and sea. These voyages often crossed through hostile environments and countries and required the hospitality of friends and allies for travelers’ survival. The renowned hospitality demonstrated in the ancient world goes beyond the mortals’ recognition of the mutual need for welcome, extending up to the heavens and the effects of the gods on mortals’ behavior. Hospitality in the ancient world included both…

earliest settlements in Mariposa County. Local lore states it was settled by Mexican miners who had been forced out of nearby Hornitos. Mining activity centered around Santa Cruz Mountain, but gold was elusive and not very profitable. When the time came to have a post office, there was another town in California with the same name. Indian Gulch was selected, probably for two nearby Native American settlements along the creek at each end of the town. The post office operated from 1855 to…

Marya Sea Kaminski, is about a family set on avenging deaths that have wrecked their lives. It takes place in both Ancient Greek and World War 1. In Ancient Greek woman were inferior to men. They did not have any say in their lives and were viewed as property. In this case they were not allowed to exact revenge on behalf of their loved ones that was a man’s right. The fact that Clymnestra did communicates she has courage, but that makes her at risk of retribution. Clymnestra, performed by…

Ancient Maya Geography Mayan civilization occupied most of what is now the Yucatan Peninsula. In the early days in Mayan society, they were situated around Mexico, and Central America The Mayans built small huts with thatched roofs, usually one-room. The walls consisted of interwoven wooden poles, and dried mud. Huts were used primarily for sleeping, cooking and other daily chores took place outside. Decision Making The King or High Priest were at the top of the Hierarchy The King was believed…