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Thucydides Versus Herodotus: A Study in the Fall of DemocracyThe ancient Greek historians Thucydides and Herodotus study democracy, its bonuses and its failures.
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Ancient Egypt Detailed in Book Two of the Histories by HerodotusGreek historian Herodotus offers some insight into the living civilization of ancient Egypt. -
Herodotus' Histories: Analysis of King Xerxes and Crossing of the Hellespont RiverA look at the well-known anecdote of King Xerxes punishing the Hellespont river for ruining his bridge.
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Herodotus BiographyA short biography of the famous author who gave us "The Histories."
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Herodotus: Historical Mythology, Culture and RespectWhile the functions of his Histories may be applied toward two purposes, his method of approaching both myth and culture resonates strongly with the history genre.
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War in Herodotus' The Histories: The Power of GloryIn the thousands of years since human civilization began, there have been few constants that have survived. one of the most potent constants in human societies has been the human need for conflict.
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Herodotus and the Egyptian Cultural Inheritance of GreeceThis paper briefly traces certain aspects of ancient Greek culture
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How Human Behavior is Influenced by the EnvironmentYou may think that people behave the way that they do by choice, but in reality the environment plays a critical role. Something as simple as changes in temperature and as extreme as times of war can have a profound effect on behavior.
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Infighting Among Greeks During Persian WarsThis article examines the complicated diplomacy and shifting alliances of Ancient Greece during the Persian Wars. Herodotus' history is used as the primary source in exposing the myth of unified Greek resistance to Persian Rule -
The Great PyramidsThe historian Herodotus first notated the seven wonders of the ancient world. He traveled to Egypt in 420 B.C. and spoke of the Egyptian Pyramids namely Cheops, and the Pyramids at Giza.
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Beauty Rituals of Ancient EgyptHerodotus once described Egypt as "a gift of the Nile," and much has been written about the history of Ancient Egypt. -
Ancient Olympic GamesInteresting facts about ancient Olympic Games
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Arianna Huffington: Co-Creator and Pioneer of the Online Newspaper Acknowledges Changes in Consumer Habits Are "Here to Stay"Arianna Huffington is the co-creator of one of the most popular online newspapers, The Huffington Post. Huffington has pioneered the online industry, and the site that she co-founded has exploded with popularity
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Is the United States Postal Service Doomed to Failure?As little as fifty years ago, sending packages by mail was affordable only by the rich or well-to-do. Thanks to changes in the system, today it is affordable for all. But budget woes threatens to take this privilege away once again.
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The History of the Search for the Northwest PassageAmerican Motherhood and Apple Pie as the cover story for one of the great tales of statecraft.
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History of Spartan LawThis brief report summarizes the beginning of the Spartan system of government under its founder, Lycurgus.
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300, the Movie, Brought an Ancient Battle to Life, with Help from Gerard Butler and Some Amazing CGIThis is a review of 2007's blockbuster action hit 300, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Gerard Butler, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller.
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First Place in History - Not so FastMany times the person who is considered first in inventions, science, exploration and other endeavors isn't the one who should be there.
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Best Foods for the Anti-Aging DietNearly every day a new medical study links healthy diets with the reversal or containment of serious diseases. There is clear documentation that links prevention of chronic diseases and the introduction of a healthy diet.
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Book Review: The Cast of Character: Style in Greek Literature, by Nancy WormanNancy Worman brought a new unique, interesting, and entertaining perspective to classical literature. -
Theseus and Athens, by Henry J. WalkerA book review of Henry J. Walker's excellent book Thesus and Athens.
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The Great Pyramid: Funerary Monument, State Centralization Project, Astronomical ObservatoryMore than just to erect funerary monuments, the building of the Egyptian pyramids was consciously used to imbue a tribal population with a sense of nationhood, while the Great Pyramid was designed to be both an observatory and a classroom for astronomy.
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The Dinosaurs, the Bible and the Fossil Record: How Can They Be Related?Most people are comfortable including the fossil record in support of their assertions about their age and history. This time I have inserted the word "Bible" between Dinosaurs and Fossil Record, and this is fairly unusual.
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Why Scholars Are Motivated to Write Falsehoods: Or, Why the Truth is Too Trite for PublicationIf you think scholarly writing is a bunch of nonsense, you might want to stop and consider what incentives academics have to write the truth.
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News Flash! Bat Canary's Secret Identity Revealed!Bat Canary has been deemed too silly to deserve a real writing career, so she is going to have to unmask...a little bit. You can still call me Bat, especially if you want to confound new readers. Why not? It's fun! -
The History of the WerewolfThe History of The Werewolf
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The History of History - How Historians Record Noteworthy EventsAre historical documents factual? Can you believe everything that you read, simply because it was written by some famous historian? How can you discover the truth among myth, predisposition, religious connotations, and personal interests?
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A Brief Overview: Ancient GreeceAncient Greece has had a profound effect on western civilization in all aspects of life. Here are the ones everyone should know about. -
Traveling with the Messiah: the Flokati and the AccountantSomeone was knocking on his door. As water dripped from his overcoat onto his Greek Flokati rug, Mike, was in no mood for visitors. -
Paranormal Activity - Interview with Paranormal Investigator Brenton BucknerLead Investigator for Dayton Paranormal Investigators speaks with me about all things Paranormal. -
Baseball Brainiacs and Other Intelligent AthletesAn overview of some of the many intellectual sportsmen. Most are active players but some former are included. Includes those who attended Ivy League schools, some who majored in physics, ones with aspirations of medical school, and more.
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Understanding the Law of Conservation of MassConservation goes beyond plastic bottles and aluminum cans. In the world of science, everything from energy to matter is governed by some law of conservation- including mass!
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Homer's Iliad, the Trojan War and Political Manipulation TodayIt wasn't just during the Trojan War that the "whispering gods" manipulated events; it happens today as well. If you succumb to popular fads or peer-group pressure, or if you think global warming is real, you too may be a victim of such manipulation.
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Ridley Scott's Gladiator Offered a Glimpse into 21st Century American ThoughtMartin M. Winkler and Allen M. Ward argue that there are parallels between the ancient world presented in Ridley Scott's Gladiator and the mindset of 21st Century America.
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Happiness in Ancient GreeceThe Greeks did not only invent democracy, but our idea of leisure and happiness.
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HomonoiaThis essay discusses the Ancient Greek word "homonoia" and its implications in both Alexander's lifetime and in our own. Furthermore, I posit that "homonoia" was a precursor to the modern concept of "globalization." -
20 Towns with Excellent History for TouristsToday we tell about the oldest cities of the world.
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Inspirational Quotes on PerseveranceHere's a collection of inspirational quotes about perseverance. Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times. -
History of Science: The First Psychological ExperimentEver wonder what the first scientific experiment was? Here it is.
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