The Rarely Told Story of Pre-Colonial Philippines
WEBOct 1, 2018 — Trading at Port of Sugbu, circa 1521 modern day Cebu, Philippines by Manuel Pañares. Chinese, Anamese, Cambodian, Europeans and Arabs entered and traded at the Cebu Port. Gold, cotton, and slaves were bartered in exchange of silk, porcelain, beads, and other metals. Traders paid tribute to the King of Cebu.
The House of Wisdom: One of the Greatest Libraries in History
WEBJan 1, 2017 — Adding to the list of names among the greatest libraries of the past, the Bayt al-Hikmah (translated as ‘The House of Wisdom’) was established in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Empire, around the 8th century by Caliph Harun al-Rashid (reign from 786-809 CE) during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The center continued to flourish ...
East vs. West: The Untold Story of Christianity's Great Schism
WEBDec 22, 2023 — The Formation of Two Churches. The Great Schism led to the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church, with its center in Constantinople, and the Roman Catholic Church, centered in Rome.Each developed its distinct traditions, doctrines, and ecclesiastical structures. The Eastern Orthodox Church, emerging from the traditions of the Byzantine Empire, maintained a conciliar model of governance.
From Hunters to Settlers: How the Neolithic Revolution Changed …
WEBJun 30, 2018 — The archaeological understanding of the Neolithic Revolution (or First Agricultural Revolution) has changed significantly since research on the subject first began in the early 20th century. This change from hunter-gatherer groups to agrarian communities seems to have occurred around 12,000 years ago, and with it …
The Kingdom of Axum: Facts and Legends of a First Millennium …
WEBApr 13, 2019 — The Horn of Africa was an incredibly fertile land and Axum exported a wide range of agricultural products, such as wheat and barley, and animals, such as sheep, cattle, and camels. The kingdom was also rich in gold, iron, and salt (a precious commodity in those days). Axum was also in command of the ivory trade coming out of Sudan.In exchange for these goods, it ferried tortoise shells, spices ...
Putting a Price on Marriage: The Long-standing Custom of Dowries
WEBOct 23, 2019 — In ancient Greece, the usual practice was to give a bride price. Dowries were not exchanged until the late classical period (5th century BC). At that time, a husband had certain property rights to his wife’s dowry. In addition, the wife might bring her own property to the marriage, which was not included in the dowry and which was, as a ...
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri
WEBMar 16, 2015 — The second terrace facade of the Hatshepsut temple, decorated with Osirian colossi with the effigy of the queen. Wikimedia, CC. One of the features of the mortuary temple that projects Hatshepsut’s greatness is a famous colonnade known as the ‘Punt colonnade’, located on the left side of the ramp to the third level. The colonnade narrates one of Hatshepsut’s greatest achievements ...
As Old As Time: Ancient Invention of the Water Clock
WEBApr 29, 2024 — Although no one is certain when or where the first water clock was made, the oldest known example is dated to 1400 BC, and is from the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. In the ancient world, there were two forms of water clocks: outflow and inflow. In an outflow water clock, the inside of a container was marked with lines of ...
The Sisyphus Myth: Cruel King Gets Eternal Punishment for …
WEBJan 23, 2021 — Sisyphus Cheats Death. The king of the gods had abducted Aegina, the daughter of Asopus, a river god who was the son of Poseidon. Sisyphus promised to reveal to Asopus what had happened to his daughter, on the condition that an eternal spring for his city was created. Thus, Zeus’ action was revealed. Incensed by …
Baba Yaga: The Wicked Witch of Slavic Folklore - Ancient Origins
WEBFeb 25, 2023 — As ambiguous as she is hideous, Baba Yaga is an anomaly. In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is both a maternal, mother nature figure and an evil villain who kidnaps and eats children. Numerous renditions of her tale portray her as a harbinger of transformation, possessing the power to either assist or obstruct those who she chances upon, and eating those who fail to satisfy her demands.