World History

Eyewitness To The Ancient World

EyeWitness Accounts Of The Ancient World...

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BBC - History - Ancient History

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below....

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World History Cuneiform

This is a 12 page booklet written and compiled by Richard Austin. The booklet contains four triple layer cuneiform translations including the raw cuneiform, the phonetic layer and then English. It also contains the alphabet so that students can do translations in reverse. The major translation of Sennacherib's prism relates to five chapters of Old ...

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Map of The World In 200 BC

Exploring the world in 200 BC unveils a vastly different map compared to the one we are familiar with today. During this period, several ancient civilizations thrived and made significant contributions to human history. In Asia, the Han Dynasty ruled over a vast empire in China, while the Maurya Empire flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The Me...

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Plague in the Ancient World

A Study from Thucydides to Justinian by Christine A. Smith. Throughout history, humans have been faced with disastrous catastrophes which must be endured in order to survive. One of the most incomprehensible disasters for humanity has been the plague. This term in Greek can refer to any kind of sickness; in Latin, the terms are plaga and pestis. In...

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Women in the Ancient World

The status, role and daily life of women in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, Athens, Israel and Babylonia by James C. Thompson, B.A., M.Ed....

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World History Site: World History in Five Epochs

Presenting a New Theory of World History. The story of human society told in terms of five civilizations linked to communication technologies and changing structures of society. Four are fully developed. The fifth - computer-based communication - appears now on the horizon. This coincides with the creation of a global culture....

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World History Essays From Prehistory To The Present

World History International: World History Essays From Prehistory To The Present International World History Project. World History From The Pre-Sumerian Period To The Present. A Collection Of World History Related Essays, Documents, Maps and Music...

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Maps of the Ancient World

Maps of the ancient world have always been a fascinating subject for historians and enthusiasts alike. These ancient maps provide valuable insights into the geographical knowledge, beliefs, and technological capabilities of ancient civilizations. One of the most famous ancient maps is the Tabula Rogeriana, also known as the Book of Roger, created ...

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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Why Study Ancient World Cultures? An essay by Bill Hemminger. The question that initiates this program is a broad one: Why study ancient cultures? You might feel that the question is moot: students do study and will study ancient cultures; such study is an expected part of a tradition of intellectual development. The response to the why of the init...

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