Ancient Documents

Hospitality at the Gate: Welcoming Strangers in Ancient Times

In the annals of antiquity, when the sun beat down upon dusty roads and the shadows of great cities stretched long, a virtue most hallowed was practiced at the very threshold of dwelling and dominion: hospitality. This was not merely a custom, but a sacred trust, woven into the very fabric of life, a echoes of a divine mandate. Consider, if you wil...

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Of Bed and Board: Accommodations in Greco-Roman Times

In the days when the glory of Greece yet lingered and the iron hand of Rome stretched forth to the ends of the earth, men journeyed by sea and by land—merchants with their wares, pilgrims with their prayers, soldiers with their swords, and sages with their scrolls. And as they sojourned, they sought rest and sustenance, even a place to lay their he...

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They Walked in the Ways of Old, and We Remember

In the days of the fathers, when the earth was young and kingdoms rose and fell, men marked the land to remember — with lines upon parchment, with symbols and borders that told of cities, rivers, and journeys. These were the maps of memory, and they bore witness to the works of men and the wonders of God. The Land Speaks “Ask now of the former days...

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The Dawn and Growth of the Electronics Industry

The electronics industry, as we know it today, is the result of centuries of discovery, invention, and innovation. Though it may seem a modern marvel, its roots stretch deep into human curiosity about electricity, communication, and the desire to harness unseen forces. Early Discoveries and Foundations The story begins in ancient times, when natura...

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The Journey of Man: The History of Transport in Ancient Cities

From the dawn of civilization, the movement of people, goods, and ideas has been a cornerstone of human progress. Ancient cities, the cradles of culture and commerce, depended on ever-evolving means of transport to connect their inhabitants and the wider world. The First Steps: Footpaths and Animal Tracks In the earliest days, men traveled on foot,...

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The Book of Books That Shaped the Nations and the Ages

The Testament of Ages Past In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). Thus the Scriptures were given unto men, a lamp unto their feet and a light unto their path (Psalm 119:105). The Bible as a Vessel of History and Culture The holy Scriptures stand not only as sacred truth but as a mighty pillar in t...

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Ancient History Sourcebook - Mesopotamian Laws

A Collection of Mesopotamian Laws, c. 2250 - 550 BC. (Assyrian and Babylonian Literature)...

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Quotes about the Bible and History

From Bible History Online, many of the quotes are from historical sources....

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Antony By Plutarch

(died 30 B.C.E.) Written 75 A.C.E. Translated by John Dryden [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Caesar By Plutarch

Plutarch's Life of Caesar is one of the most important ancient sources on the life and career of Julius Caesar. It was written in the early 2nd century AD, and it is based on a variety of sources, including Caesar's own writings, the works of other historians, and personal accounts from people who knew Caesar. Plutarch's biography is not simply a c...

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