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Alexander the Great's Sexuality

Was Alexander the Great Gay? (Was he Bisexual or Homosexual or Neither?) Bible History Online Article...

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Cleopatra VII, the Last Pharaoh

The life of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt....

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Revolt of Spartacus - a narrative essay - Nefer Seba

A narrative essay describing the slave revolt lead by Spartacus, using only the original sources....

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Encarta Online information about Hammurabi

information on Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Hammurabi [People in History] [Searches and Tools]...

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Hammurabi

Hammurabi made Babylon one of the great cities of the ancient world. Archaeologists have discovered that in his city the streets were laid out in straight lines that intersect approximately at right angles, an innovation that bears witness to city planning and strong central government. [information on Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Hammurabi] [People i...

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Augustus the First Roman Emperor

63 B.C. - 14 C.E. [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Caesar By Plutarch

"Caesar" is a biography written by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch. Plutarch's "Caesar" is part of his famous work, "Parallel Lives," in which he paired the biographies of notable Greek and Roman figures to compare their virtues, vices, and accomplishments. The biography of Julius Caesar is one of the most well-known in this collection. Biogra...

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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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St Augustine

Saint Augustine, also known as Augustine of Hippo, was a pivotal figure in the history of Christianity and Western philosophy. Life and Background: St. Augustine was born on November 13, 354 CE, in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria), which was part of the Roman Empire. Raised in a Christian household by his mother, Monica, and educated in ...

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Attila the Hun: The Scourge of God

Attila the Hun (c. 406 – 453 AD) was the ruler of the Hunnic Empire from 434 to 453 AD. He was a feared and respected leader who led his armies to victory in numerous battles. He was also known for his brutality and his ruthless treatment of his enemies. Attila was born into a nomadic tribe in the steppes of Central Asia. He was a skilled warrior a...

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