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By Ancient History Encyclopedia www.ancient.eu | A selection of articles and definitions which sweep across the whole ancient world to give a unique insight and comparison of ancient cultures.
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic, deontological, grass–roots, Jewish sectarian movement that focuses upon the life, teachings, and mission of Jesus of …
ReligionLascaux Cave
Lascaux Cave is a Palaeolithic cave situated in southwestern France, near the village of Montignac in the Dordogne region, which houses some of the …
ArtThe Monastic Movement: Origins Purposes
In 313 CE, Constantine the Great (272 – 337 CE) ended the sporadic-yet-terrifying Christian persecutions under the Roman Empire with his “Edict of …
The Eastern Perspective on the Trinity
All too often, the Eastern perspective on the Trinity is mistakenly overlooked by Western society in the study of Church History. This is …
ReligionPtolemy's Letter to Flora
Although many Christians, theologians, and denominations have advocated for the idea that all biblical texts within the canon are one in spirit, …
ChristianityIgnatius of Antioch His Letter to the Ephesians
For many people, the origins of the Christian church are shrouded in obscurity outside of the biblical narratives concerning Jesus Christ and his …
Saint Augustine of Hippo His Confession of Faith
Few theologians have attained as much renown and influence in history as Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE), a 'Doctor' of the Catholic Church and …
Gregory the Great His Pastoral Care
One of the most influential and important Christian leaders during the Early Medieval Period was Pope Gregory the Great (540–604 CE). Renown for his …
Ancient HistoryAtlantis
Atlantis is a legendary city which is described in the work of the Greek philosopher Plato (c. 429 – 347 BCE). The story of Atlantis with its …
AtlantisThe Maccabean Revolt
After the death of Alexander the Great, his Kingdom was divided into four; Egypt, the Seleucid Empire, the Kingdom of Pergamon and Macedon (including …
Ancient History10 History Blogs to Follow
• Following Hadrian <br>This is the blog of history enthusiast Carole Raddato and she is particularly interested in anything related to the emperor …
Didache
The <i>Didache</i> (Koine Greek: διδαχή), also known as “The Teaching,” or, “The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles,” is an enigmatic primitive Church document …
Christianity5 Great History Apps
Out of all the history apps available these select few are ones used by Ancient History etcetera’s blog editor, hopefully you find them useful</b> …
5 Amazing Libraries in Ancient History
From ancient times to the present many cultures around the world have considered libraries as storehouses of ideas, creativity and knowledge. Today …
The Importance of the Lydian Stater as the World's First Coin
The Lydian Stater was the official coin of the Lydian Empire, introduced before the kingdom fell to the Persian Empire. The earliest staters are …
The Divine Gift of Writing
The gods were responsible for teaching humans how to write. Without their divine involvement, it would have been impossible for us, imperfect …
MythologyThe Meaning of European Upper Paleolithic Rock Art
Rock art (also known as parietal art) is an umbrella term which refers to several types of creations including finger markings left on soft surfaces, …
Civilization
The meaning of the term civilization has changed several times during its history, and even today it is used in several ways. It is commonly used to …
History12 Ancient Masks – Ancient History et cetera
Masks were used for a wide variety of purposes across many ancient cultures. Some of the most common purposes were as funerary masks for important …
Ancient HistoryThe Four-Room House
The four-room house, also referred to as “Israelite house” and “pillared courtyard house,” emerged in the central highlands of Canaan during the late …
Ancient HistoryGhosts in the Ancient World
To the people of the ancient world, there was no doubt that the soul of a human being survived bodily death. Whatever an individual's personal views …
ArchaeologyPottery in Antiquity
Pottery is the first synthetic material ever created by humans. The term refers to objects made of clay that have been fashioned into a desire shape, …
PotteryNeolithic
After the term “Stone Age” was coined in the late 19th century CE, scholars proposed to divide the Stone Age into different periods: Palaeolithic, …
Ancient HistoryStone Age
From the dawn of our species to the present day, stone-made artefacts are the dominant form of material remains that have survived to today …
Stone AgeWriting
Writing is the physical manifestation of a spoken language. It is thought that human beings developed language c. 35,000 BCE as evidenced by cave …
WritingWarfare
The Minoan Civilization flourishes on Crete, Greece. King Minos establishes the first navy in the region.<p>First use of war chariots in …
WarWar
The word 'war' comes to English by the old High German language word 'Werran’ (to confuse or to cause confusion) through the Old English 'Werre' …
Western PhilosophyWall
The English word 'wall' is derived from the Latin, 'vallus' meaning 'a stake' or 'post' and designated the wood-stake and earth palisade which formed …
Trephination
Trephination (also known as trepanning or burr holing) is a surgical intervention where a hole is drilled, incised or scraped into the skull using …
Medicine