The word Ophiuchus might mean nothing to most people, but to astrology aficionados, it is well known as what may have been the 13th sign of the zodiac. The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy included ...
Archaeologists have uncovered remarkable findings in the ancient Greek city of Ptolemais (Greek: Πτολεμαΐς), located along Libya’s northeastern coast. The discoveries include a sophisticated water ...
Mexico's Chichen Itza isn't only a marvel of Mayan architecture - it's also an ancient observatory! The El Caracol (the Snail) earned its name from its spiral staircase, but it's what's on the ...
Six catchy songs to learn exploring the civilisation and stories of Ancient Greece. See the Teacher Notes for curriculum-based activities based on the songs. Exploring Ancient Greek gods and ...
Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...
While Hitler and his Nazi supporters were wreaking havoc upon Europe —upon the world, for that matter— they also had other ambitions and interests to further their attempts at tyranny, namely, their o ...
In ancient Greece, wealthy men often gathered for decadent banquets called symposia. Not only an occasion for thinking and philosophizing, the symposium was also a place for enjoying women ...