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The Rise and Fall of NeroThe Emperor Nero, 5th ruler of the Roman Empire is famous for being in power when Rome, the largest and most prosperous city in the world at the time, was burned to the ground. His rule is characterized by murders within...
The Rise and Fall of CaligulaCaligula was the 3rd Emperor to rule the Roman Empire after it became a monarchy. His birth name was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. He sat on the throne a mere 4 years - from 37 to 41 AD. He was born in Antium,...
The Rise and Fall of CleopatraA little-known fact is that Cleopatra was actually the 7th Egyptian pharaoh to bear that name. She was the last representative of the mighty Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled in the African nation. Her womanly tricks and expert...
The Rise and Fall of Ancient RomeThe Roman Empire is considered one of the greatest state entities that ever existed on Earth. It managed to unite almost all the great civilizations of the world under a single rule, taking advantage of their achievements...
Mythology: The Rise and Fall of BabylonBabylon is the oldest city in the world. It was on the other side of the Euphrates River and was an important manufacturing town at the time. It also became a commercial center of trade between the East and West, with merchants...Mythology: The Rise and Fall of BabylonBabylon is the oldest city in the world. It is away from Euphrates River and at that time was an important city of Draper. It is also becoming a center for commercial trade between the East and West, with traders transporting... A Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the DinosaursLong ago, dinosaurs were the dominant animals on Earth. After thousands of theories about what led to their extinction, today we're asking: what gave rise to the reptiles?
A new study gives us a truly interesting... Constantinople - Rise and FallIn the 3rd century AD the Roman Empire fell into crisis and the capital Rome struggled to cope with its task of being the first city of the empire and the seat of the emperor. That is why Diocletian moved to the city... Emperor Hadrian - Rise and FallPublius Aelius Hadrian was the third of a group of five Roman emperors whom history defines as good rulers. Not only from the point of view of his contemporaries, but also from that of his descendants.
The importance... Persian Empire Rise and FallWorld history knows many significant empires created in antiquity and among them the Persian Empire stands out especially brightly with its brilliance. The emergence of the empire was a grandiose political project, one... The Byzantine Empire - Rise and FallThe Byzantine Empire was a vast and powerful civilization that played a major role in the political life of Europe and Asia throughout most of the Middle Ages. By the end of the 10th century, it was the strongest and most... The Ming Dynasty - Rise and FallThe reign of the Ming dynasty was of key historical importance for China. It began in 1368, founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, whose imperial reign continued for 31 years. The Ming rule is remembered as one of the greatest eras... Xerxes I - Rise, Reign and FallSome rulers in ancient times were given the title of Great because of their personal qualities and significant achievements during their reign. One of them, however, was named a great king even before he had to prove himself... The Roman Emperors - Rise and FallThe Roman Empire is one of the strongest and longest-lasting empires, marking history with significant events. It is the cause of development and positive changes in many spheres in the Western world, from laws and language... Ancient civilizations: Zapotec - rise and fallWhen it comes to Columbia's lost civilizations, the Aztec and Mayan often overlooked the Zapotec.
For 1500 years the agricultural class Zapotec included in the 2000 square kilometers and was home to at least 100 000 people... Even Monkeys Use Networking to Rise in the HierarchyIt turns out that even in monkeys it's easier for individuals to get ahead if they are helped by a mother or sister with authority in the tribe. While some need to fight for their place, others inherit it from their mother... The tomb of Philip of MacedoniaPhilip of Macedonia is Macedonian king who reigned in 369-336 BC. Under him, Macedonia became a centralized state. He introduced the army, called the “Macedonian phalanx” and paved the way for their the navy. He is also the... The legends of Helen of TroyEnglish poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe describes Helen of Troy as the person “causing thousands of ships”. Indeed, when the Trojan prince Paris and Elena left the town Troy, the large army with Achaean people declared... The Story of the Tower of BabelThe story of the Tower of Babel is told in the 1st book of the Bible - the Book of Genesis. It explains the origins of the different languages and people in the world. According to it, after the Great Flood decimated the... The Myth of the Punishment of TantalusAncient Greek Mythology is a rich source of phrases that today have their own meaning in modern spoken language. One of these with a specific meaning is the punishment of Tantalus. What was this punishment and what wrongs... The Legend of the Kingdom of HadesGreek mythology and ancient Greece have sparked interest for ages. This interest won't stop, since the myths and legends continue to entice young and old alike.
One of the most curious personas in Greek mythology... The legend of St. Catherine of BolognaSt. Catherine of Bologna was born on September 8, 1413 and died on March 9, 1463. She was an Italian nun. She had qualities of a good artist and writer.
St. Catherine is the patron of artists and people involved in spiritual... Palmistry - Meaning of the Girdle of VenusIn palmistry, the girdle of Venus (or the ring of Venus) is a broken or unbroken semi circle, which bulges out between the middle and ring fingers and whose ends are by the pinky and index finger.
It is connected with... Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of MarsThe line of Mars has great significance in palmistry. The lines of Mars begin from the low areas of Mars or from the start of the line of life and continue on toward the Mount of Venus. After thorough studies, palmists... Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of SuccessThe line of success is also referred to as the line of intelligence and the sun. It is parallel to the line of fate, under the ring finger.
It symbolizes fame or scandal. It increases success, if such is alluded to by... 
Mythology: The Rise and Fall of Babylon
Mythology: The Rise and Fall of Babylon
A Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the Dinosaurs
Constantinople - Rise and Fall
Emperor Hadrian - Rise and Fall
Persian Empire Rise and Fall
The Byzantine Empire - Rise and Fall
The Ming Dynasty - Rise and Fall
Xerxes I - Rise, Reign and Fall
The Roman Emperors - Rise and Fall
Ancient civilizations: Zapotec - rise and fall
Even Monkeys Use Networking to Rise in the Hierarchy
The tomb of Philip of Macedonia
The legends of Helen of Troy
The Story of the Tower of Babel
The Myth of the Punishment of Tantalus
The Legend of the Kingdom of Hades
The legend of St. Catherine of Bologna
Palmistry - Meaning of the Girdle of Venus
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of Mars
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of Success
