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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Danny Carlisle

Ancient Rome can be defined by three distinct periods: the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Each of these periods saw valuable contributions to the longevity of...

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Danny Carlisle

Ancient Rome can be defined by three distinct periods: the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Each of these periods saw valuable contributions to the longevity of...

Cleopatra: Interesting Facts about Ancient Egypt's Final Ruler - Paths and Places

Cleopatra: Interesting Facts about Ancient Egyp...

Danny Carlisle

The last Hellenistic pharaoh, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator is one of the most famous and influential Egyptian rulers. She was born in Alexandria in 70 or 69 BCE: a daughter...

Cleopatra: Interesting Facts about Ancient Egyp...

Danny Carlisle

The last Hellenistic pharaoh, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator is one of the most famous and influential Egyptian rulers. She was born in Alexandria in 70 or 69 BCE: a daughter...

The Viking Age: Interesting Viking Traditions - Paths and Places

The Viking Age: Interesting Viking Traditions

Danny Carlisle

Modern day Norse society has been shaped by Viking customs and traditions. In medieval Scandinavia, the Vikings were known for their warriors, large ships, horned helmets, and violent raids: but...

The Viking Age: Interesting Viking Traditions

Danny Carlisle

Modern day Norse society has been shaped by Viking customs and traditions. In medieval Scandinavia, the Vikings were known for their warriors, large ships, horned helmets, and violent raids: but...

A Guide to the Mayan Calendar - Paths and Places

A Comprehensive Guide to the Mayan Calendar

Danny Carlisle

The Mayan calendar dates back to around the fifth century BCE. It consists of cycles of varying lengths: a 260 day count known as Tzolk'in, and a 365 day count known...

A Comprehensive Guide to the Mayan Calendar

Danny Carlisle

The Mayan calendar dates back to around the fifth century BCE. It consists of cycles of varying lengths: a 260 day count known as Tzolk'in, and a 365 day count known...

The Significance of the Burial Mask - Paths and Places

The Significance of the Burial Mask

Danny Carlisle

The Aztec civilization was known for their hand-crafted masks: made of clay, wood, bone, stone, or papier-mache. These masks told a story of Aztec religion and beliefs surrounding death and...

The Significance of the Burial Mask

Danny Carlisle

The Aztec civilization was known for their hand-crafted masks: made of clay, wood, bone, stone, or papier-mache. These masks told a story of Aztec religion and beliefs surrounding death and...