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The Life and Times of Empedocles

This paper examines the life and teachings of ancient Greek philosopher, scientist, poet, and physician, Empedocies. This three p...

Divine Ruler and Ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic Dynasty

under the Ptolemaic Dynasty that Alexandria truly became the cultural and economic center of the ancient world. Both Egyptian and ...

Religious Statues of Ancient Times

god Ningirsu, and Umma, with its god Shara. And begins as follows: "The god Enlil, king of all lands, father of all gods, determi...

Tuscany, Italy's Etruscan Civilization

of city-states. Perusia, Volsinnii, Caere, Veii, Tarquinii, and Clusium were important (Anonymous 110-113). At one time, t...

Ancient Rome and Law

developed. The next period of time was the Republic. This lasted between 509 -27 BC. This republic was formed after Tarquinius S...

The Pyramid Building of Ancient Egypt and the Beginnings of Engineering, Technology, and Cultural Dynamics

machines constructed of short pieces of wood; from the second tier the stones were raised by a similar machine to the third; and s...

Coleridge vs. Byron

Romantic poets Lord Byron and Samuel Taylor Coleridge were contemporaries who viewed the world through different perspectives. Thi...

Civilization of Mesopotamia

In six pages this paper discusses ancient Mesopotamia and how it profoundly influence the civilizations which followed. Five sour...

Overview of the Ancient City Ephesus

In five pages this ancient Asia Minor commercial and cultural center is examined in an informational overview. Six sources are ci...

Yoruba and Christian Religious Sacrifices

In eight pages this paper compares and contrasts sacrifice in Christianity and in the ancient Yoruba religion. Eight sources are ...

Rights of Citizens in Ancient Rome

had ever known. Its population was quite substantial. Romes rule was kings. Ultimately, monarchy was abolished, however. In it...

Rebekah and Nausicaa in the Bible and Homer's 'The Odyssey'

This paper examines the power by women in ancient Hebrew and Greek societies as represented by Rebekah in the Old Testament and Na...

An Archaeological Grave Study

In this paper consisting of five pages the practice of digging up ancient remains and the criticism of archaeologists as 'grave ro...

Epic Hero Transformation in Greek Literature

In six pages this paper examines the transformation of the epic hero in ancient Greek literary works such as Euripides' Medea, Sop...

Empire and the City State in the Ancient World

Ancient City-States and empires before 350 B.C. are compared and contrasted win this paper, which gives pros and cons and speculat...

Life and Death Concepts of the Mesopotamians and the Epic of Gilgamesh

In five pages this paper examines how the concepts of life and death as regarded by the ancient Mesopotamian peoples are reflected...

The Age of Aquarius, Ancient Worlds and Worship

is presented, a thesis that posits that religion exists in a cycle of change that, over time, shifts in its fundamental ideals and...

European's Socioeconomic and Political Structures and How They Have Evolved

In eight pages this paper discusses Europe's political and socioeconomic structures since the ancient period in terms of how they ...

Life of Augustus, Emperor of Rome

Triumvirate to rule Rome (1995). In 40 B.C. Antony married Octavians sister but would leave her later on for Cleopatra (1995). Whe...

Mythical Component in 'What Dreams May Come'

into the depths of despair, the painting only serves to beckon him with a false sense of peace. Applying the mythical eleme...

Israelite Religion and Jerusalem's Role

This paper explores the holy connotation of the ancient Israeli city of Jerusalem in a consideration of its role in the religion o...

Past and Present Hercules

In five pages this essay considers Hercules in an overview of his mythological life and compares the Greek version to the popular ...

Robbing an Ancient Egyptian Tomb

In this creative paper consisting of three pages this paper considers how a man would prepare to rob an ancient Egyptian tomb. Fi...

Ancient Spain and the Romans and Visigoths

In six pages this report discusses the Romans and Visigoths that influenced the historical course of ancient Spain. Five sources ...

Near East During Ancient Times

In ten pages this paper discusses the Near East in ancient times in a consideration of how contemporary Egypt progressed socioecon...

Minoan Society and Artful Definitions

In a paper consisting of six pages the ways in which the archaeological art reflects the ancient Minoan society are examined. Fiv...

Themes in The Analects by Confucius

In six pages the Confucian Analects are examined in terms of the themes ths ancient Chinese philosophical work presents. There ar...

Oedipus the King and Fate

In five pages fate's role in this ancient Greek tragedy is examined. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Ancient Egypt's Myths and Religious Beliefs

In fifteen pages this paper discusses how nature is reflected in the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt. Twelve sources are cited...

The Bible - Fact or Fiction?

This 8 page paper considers whether the Bible is fact or myth, and whether or not it provides an accurate account of real people a...