Illustrated History

Ziggurat at Ur

Reconstruction Sketch of the Ziggurat at Ur...

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Roman Centurion

The centurions who commanded the centuries belonged to the plebeian class. Between the rank of common soldier and centurion there were a large number of subalterns, called principales, who correspond roughly to the non-commissioned officers and men detailed from the ranks for special duties in modern armies....

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Jewish Religious Leader

"Pharisee" is from a Greek word (pharisaios) taken from the Heb/Aramaic "Perisha" meaning "Separated one." In the time of Jesus the Pharisees were one of the three chief Jewish sects, the others were the Sadducees and the Essenes. Of the three, the Pharisees were the most separated from the ways of the foreign influences that were invading Judaism,...

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Ancient Torah Scroll

Illustration of an Ancient Torah Scroll...

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Ancient Music Playing

Assyrian musicians from the ancient world...

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Nebuchadnezzar Inscription

This clay tablet reads, "In the thirty-seventh year of Nebuchadnezzar, king of the country of Babylon, he went to Egypt [Misr] to make war. Amasis, king of Egypt, collected [his army], and marched and spread abroad." The inscription is now on display in the British Museum in London. In the ruins of ancient Babylon most of the clay inscriptions are ...

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Ancient Fishermen

Fishing goes back to the earliest of times. The Nile River in Egypt abounded in fish, and the fishing industry was very profitable there. In ancient times fish were usually caught with either a hook, a spear, or a net. In Israel the Sea of Galilee was famous for its quantities and types of fish....

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Ancient Olive Trees

Ancient olive trees have a rich history dating back thousands of years. These majestic trees are not only a symbol of peace and abundance but also hold significant cultural and economic value. The Mediterranean region, particularly countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain, is known for its ancient olive groves that have been cultivated for generati...

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Temple of Marduk

Reconstruction Sketch of the Temple of Marduk, Babylon...

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The Colosseum

The Colosseum was the largest and most famous of all Roman amphitheaters. It was originally constructed by the Emperor Vespasian just after 70 AD., and was dedicated by his son Titus in 80 AD. It was known in ancient Rome as the Flavian Amphitheatre, and was completed by Titus' younger son Domitian. The Colosseum was built in the valley between the...

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