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World History Encyclopedia: Archaeology
Reference page examines archaeology of the past while discussing famous archaeologists and modern archaeological techniques.
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World History Encyclopedia: Archimedes
Illustrated entry provides an account of the life of Archimedes, a pioneer in the fields of mathematics and engineering.
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World History Encyclopedia: Ares
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores how the Greek god of war, Ares, was depicted in Greek mythology and Classical art.
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World History Encyclopedia: Aria
Examines the history, geography, and people of the area surrounding the Areios River in Afghanistan.
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World History Encyclopedia: Aristotle
Overview of the life of Greek philosopher Aristotle, with images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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World History Encyclopedia: Arjuna
Illustrated entry tells the story of Arjuna, a hero in the Indian epic " The Mahabharata".
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World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
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World History Encyclopedia: Athena
Resource provides a definition of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and the crafts, and describes her place in Greek mythology.
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World History Encyclopedia: Athenian Democracy
Explores a timeline of the history of government in Ancient Athens.
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World History Encyclopedia: Athens
Encyclopedia entry defines and provides an overview of the ancient greek city of Athens. Includes a timeline of history events and explores its early settlement, government and laws, and culture.
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World History Encyclopedia: Atlas
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
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World History Encyclopedia: Augustus
Illustrated encyclopedia tells the story of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Includes a timeline and links to related content.
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World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Civilization
Entry references the history of the Aztec Empire with a focus on Tenochtitlan, religion, architecture, art, and its eventual collapse.
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World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Sacrifice
Exploration of the origins and purpose of human sacrifice in ancient Mesoamerica. Includes a timeline and illustrations.
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World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Warfare
Illustrated encyclopedia entry takes a look at Aztec warfare. It examines their weapons, armour, strategies, 'flowery wars', and the collapse of the Aztecs.
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World History Encyclopedia: Babylon
Detailed discussion of Babylon, the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about its history, King Hammurabi, the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, Nebuchadnezzar, the Persian conquest, and Babylon's decline.
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World History Encyclopedia: Bactria
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores the history of Bactria, a province of the Persian Empire.
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World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Cannae
Learn details about the Battle of Cannae that took place during the Punic Wars and its aftermath. It was the worst defeat in Roman history.
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World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Chaeronea
Reference material provides details on one of the most renowned of all Greek battles, the Battle of Chaeronea. Discusses the preliminaries, the battle, and the aftermath.
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World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Gaugamela
Reference page provides detailed information on the Battle of Gaugamela, the final meeting between Alexander the Great of Macedon and King Darius III of Persia.
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World History Encyclopedia: Boudicca
Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.
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World History Encyclopedia: Buddhism
Reference page examines the Asian spiritual tradition of Buddhism starting with its origin through its expansion across Southern, Central, and East Asia. Includes key concepts, a timeline, and links to related content.
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World History Encyclopedia: Burial
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
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World History Encyclopedia: Greek Astronomy
Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.