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The Gwangmu Emperor, Founder of the Korean Empire
Emperor Gojong, who ended the Joseon Dynasty and founded the short-lived Korean Empire under Japanesee influence.
Neolithic Period Pottery
These pictures of ancient Chinese pottery and ceramics were taken at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
Choral Lyric Poetry - Archaic Greek
Archaic Greek choral lyric poetry was performed at public religious festivals or major family functions.
The Hindenburg Disaster
The burning over New Jersey on May 6,1937 of this 804-foot dirigible filled with over 7 million cubic feet of hydrogen killed 36 people.
Styles of Greek Vases
The Greek amphora was designed thousands of years ago.ancient greek ornamented vessel image by Denis Topal from Fotolia.comAmong the treasures the Greeks have left us, the vase is a useful and beautiful art form. Used for mixing, storing, entertaining and ritual, these ancient containers...
Reclaiming the Valley: Third Battle of Winchester
The Third Battle of Winchester (Opequon) was fought September 19, 1864, during the American Civil War. Advancing on Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, the Third Battle of Winchester saw Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan attack Confederate forces. In the Third Battle of Winchester, Sheridan won a decisive victory.
Lares, Larvae, Lemures, and Manes - Roman Ghosts
Spirits of the Dead - Lares, Larvae, Lemures, and Manes. The Romans believed the spirits of the dead became lares, manes or lemures (larvae).
The Greek Hero Odysseus
Picture of Odysseus and the Sirens. Detail from an Attic red-figured stamnos, ca. 480-470 BC. From Vulci. British Museum.
Who Were the Kings of Ancient Mesopotamia (Present-Day Iraq)?
Ur - Akkad - Lagash - Isin - Larsa Timeline - Ancient Mesopotamian Dynasty Timeline - Kings of Ur - Akkad - Lagash - Isin - Larsa
Discover the Two Types of Titans in Greek Mythology
Learn about the two generations of the enormous mythological creatures known as Titans.
Silk Route - Kushans as Intermediaries Between China and Rome on the Silk Route
The Kushans served as intermediaries between China and Rome on the silk road.
Prisoners of War in the Punic Wars
Carthaginians crucified their losing generals. Roman citizens could not be crucified by the Romans.
Battle of Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific
The Battle of Midway in early June 1942, marked the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. Fighting to the west of Midway, the US Navy attacked and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing only one of its own.