Greek Coins
How to Properly Respond to the Lure of Collecting Gold & Silver Coins
I cannot claim to remember vast amounts of my Greek mythology lessons from way back when, but I do recall “sirens” in connection with a hard to resist call to action and then sadly, a simpleton rushing into tragic circumstances or even [...]
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Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Introduction
In this brief essay we will outline the main features of Ancient Egyptian history. Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilization of eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now the modern country of Egypt. The civilization coalesced around 3150 BC with the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the first pharaoh, and it [...]
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Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire
There were many reasons, each one intertwined with the next, for the fall of the Roman Empire. Many even blame the introduction of Christianity for the decline of the empire. Christianity made many Roman citizens into pacifists, making it more difficult to defend against the barbarian attackers. Also [...]
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Luxury Radamis II Egypt Nile cruise
Radamis II facilities: You will find on board the restaurant, also a popular lounge bar and discotheque, a library, beauty salon, and of course a swimming pool and bar on the ship’s sundeck,fitness equipment and massage.
Aswan / Luxor3 Nights / 4 Days
Day 1: Aswan You will be transferred [...]
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Ancient Rome Swords – The Roman Gladius Swords
The Ancient Rome Swords that were used in the old days in many ways resemble the swords used by the Ancient Greeks. A perfect example would be the Gladius Sword. In fact the word Gladius means Sword in Latin which was the language used in Ancient Rome. [...]