Category: Ancient History

Table of Contents Context Early Years Ascension to the Throne Rule Contribution Conclusion References A role of a person in the evolution of humanity cannot be overestimated. There are numerous names of outstanding people that are associated with various periods of history as they became the manifestation of that era and preconditioned the way society…

The murder of Caesar has remained one of the most infamous assassinations in history over centuries. It may be explained by the fact that Caesar was a powerful ruler, who managed to bring Rome to prosperity, and by the drastic consequences, this assassination led to, which ran counter to what was expected. Plutarchs history sheds…

The artistic approach of the English classic playwright William Shakespeare, who chronicled Julius Caesar, was based on historical sources, but with a strong preference for embellished fiction. For Shakespeare, it was important to express not the real characteristics of the prototype of his character, but the character himself, as the embodiment and sharpening of a…

The connection between the ancient pagans of northern Europe and nature is undeniable. Harvey provides the definition of paganism as such that labels a diverse but cohesive array of religious activities and affiliations that can also be named nature-centered spiritualties or nature religions& Pagans are people who identify themselves as members of a spectrum of…

Rome was not built in one day; so too, the mighty Roman Empire did not fall in a day  it covered hundreds of years. Why did Rome fall? Just like the human body is inevitably subject to growth, decay, and death it is the same with nations. History is replete with such examples without…

Table of Contents Introduction The Aztec Empire The Conquest Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Aztec Empire was the largest domain on the North American continent before the Spaniards defeated it. The conquest was led by the renowned conquistador Hernán Cortés. His victory over the Aztecs secured Mexico as a colony and ensured the Spanish Empire could…

Table of Contents Introduction Early Life Lifes Work Summary References Introduction Julius Caesars determination and political savvy allowed him to rise to the head of the crumbling Roman Republic. Caesar amassed a great deal of power and popular support and single-handedly ruled Rome for years. However, some members of the Senate feared that Caesars autocratic…

The cultural similarities shared by the ancient civilizations in Egypt and Nubia There is reason to draw a parallel between the two ancient civilizations since, according to the study, they have the same ancestor, as a result of which the cultural features unite them. Cultural similarity and continuity can be observed in cultural customs, material…

The Maya are one of the native tribes of The Meso-American people. Before the Spanish arrived, they had developed one of the most sosphicated religion and culture. Their religion was anchored on worshipping and paying reverence to nature gods such as the god of corn, the god of rain, and the god of sun; a…

The culture of ancient Rome had evolved during the entire history of the Roman Empire that spanned about 1200 years. The Roman Empire during its peak covered a vast area from Morocco to the Euphrates and from Scotland to North Africa (Staneart, Chuck, et al, 1992). Ancient Rome had a varied cultural life that revolved…