The Akkadian empire was an empire that existed from about 2350 to 2100 BCE. It was controlled and headed by the great Sargon of Akkad. The emperor would go on to create the world’s first empire, his rule, along with achievements for the empire would...
When we think about ancient civilizations, two of the most prominent ones that come to mind are Greece and Egypt. Both cultures had rich histories, impressive architecture, and fascinating burial practices that reflected their beliefs about life after death. While they share some similarities in...
Introduction Oral tradition or culture can be described as cultural materials, concepts or ideas that transmitted without the help of written records. Some of the oral forms of culture include poetry, genealogies, folktales, songs, rhetoric, narrative poetry, sayings, and jokes. According to Worthington, Greek oratory...
When we think of democracy, our minds often drift to Ancient Athens. It’s almost a cliché at this point to associate the term “democracy” with the Athenian experiment of the 5th century BCE. But let’s be honest—was Ancient Athens truly democratic? The answer isn’t as...
Ancient Egypt and Ancient China are two of the most famous civilizations in history. They both left a big mark on the world. Though they grew in different places and times, they had some amazing similarities. Their social structures, belief systems, and tech advancements were...
Education is the strongest tool to make and change peoples’ minds more different in the field of understanding of future life. As evidence, education has been maintaining its power from the past to nowadays in the way of developing prospects. The creation of the initial...
When we dive into the history of early civilizations, one thing quickly becomes clear: religion wasn’t just a side note—it was at the very heart of everything. From the rise of ancient Mesopotamia to the intricate societies in Egypt and beyond, faith played a pivotal...
Introduction The Paleolithic period was an ancient cultural era characterized by the use of rudimentary chipped stone tools. These tools were used to hunt for food and to gather materials that were used for their survival. As a result of this, the period is also...
When we think of the Renaissance, a period marked by a remarkable resurgence in art, science, and culture, it’s easy to assume that this was an entirely new phenomenon birthed from the minds of brilliant thinkers and artists in the 14th to 17th centuries. However,...
Geography has played a crucial role in shaping the history and development of civilizations throughout the world. The ancient civilization of Egypt is a prime example of how geography can impact a society in profound ways. Situated in the northeastern corner of Africa, Egypt’s unique...
This paper discusses magic and divination in ancient Mesopotamia, and how these topics intertwined with medicine and religion at that time. In this context, magic can refer to the supernatural causes and explanations that these early civilizations had for different life events or natural disasters....
When we delve into the rich tapestry of Indian history, two empires stand out like beacons of cultural and political achievement: the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire. Both played pivotal roles in shaping the subcontinent’s history, yet they did so in remarkably different ways....
