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- Why Polytheism was Replaced by Monotheism: A Very Brief History of ReligionFor perhaps a quarter of a million years, all cultures worshiped multiple gods to explain the various phenomena in the world. In the last 10,000 years, all but one of the major polytheisms have died. Why did this trend begin in Mesopotamia?
- Population Settlement Patterns in Ancient CivilizationsEvaluating how geography allowed for these civilizations to flourish helps one to understand how civilization is dependent upon the geography of the region being settled.
Civilization in MesopotamiaA look at the life and culture in B.C. Mesopotamia.- Mesopotamia and Egypt, an Agricultural and Geographical ComparisonMesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations emerged in inhospitable regions of the world shortly after the Agricultural Revolution.
How the Neolithic Revolution Laid the Foundation for SocietyThe Neolithic Revolution, mankind's development of agriculture,set the course for the creation of modern society and government. This is evident by looking at the early complex societies of Mesopotamia and ancient India.
A Look at Mesopotamian SocietyAncient Mesopotamia is often revered as the cradle of civilization, which is not far from the truth. Although many hominids who came before humans, these semi-humans did not have complex civilizations.- Music of the Gods in Ancient MesopotamiaIn ancient Mesopotamia, music did not just accompany religious ceremonies. It served as the main vehicle for understanding and communicating with the gods, who were conceived as being musical in their basic nature.
- Cosmic Music Order in Ancient MesopotamiaVirtually all known ancient civilizations incorporated musicomythological beliefs and imagery into their daily lives. Those beliefs and images almost certainly were directly or indirectly influenced by the cosmic music system of Mesopotamia.
- What Happened to the Country of Mesopotamia, as Mentioned in the Bible?The people of Mesopotamia were a strong society. So, why did they seem to slip into oblivion? Were they destroyed by God? Did their society fall due to ongoing war? What exactly happened to them?
- The History of Jewelry Part IV -- MesopotamiaAn ongoing article about the history of jewelry from 75000 years ago to today.
- Mesopotamia: A Guide to the Geography and Culture of This Ancient LandA description of Ancient Mesopotamia, including the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Sumerians and Akkadians, and their offerings to the modern world.
- ReincarnationA short story I wrote many years ago on a conspiracy of say, solar system proportions!
- Ancient Iraq Used to b MesopotamiaAncient Iraq was then known as Mesopotamia which had been a land of abundant vegetation, wildlife and has numerous water resources.
- Egypt and MesopotamiaEgyptian social classes were mainly made up of pharaohs, which were the supreme central ruler, then peasants, who supplied all of the hard work and labor.
- Trade and Transport in Ancient MesopotamiaMesopotamia, the land between 2 rivers, was full of trade and the people needed to travel down the rivers constantly. Therefore, there is definitely a lot to say about the subject of Mesopotamia Trade and Transportation.
- Ridding Oneself of Past HistoryRidding oneself of past history
Parsing the History of War a Starting PointParsing The History of War A Starting Point. This is the century when we need to consider ending war not as some utopian fantasy but as sane means of avoiding global suicide.
Lucky We AreWhen your perspective changes on something, like the epiphany that you are blessed beyond belief, it just needs to be shared ...- Uncomplicated Story of GlassThe art of glass making has been practiced for centuries. The history of man-made glass dates back even to 3500 BC, and the origins are traced to Syria, Mesopotamia or Egypt.
- Why Don't Christian Women Wear Veils?There is more support for Christian women wearing the veil in the Bible than there is for Muslim women in the Qur'an.
The History of WritingWhen did humans first learn to write? Cuneiform, in early Mesopotamia, may be the first known instance of human writing.- The Culture of Ancient MesopotamiaThe cultural elements of ancient Mesopotamia.
Ancient Art Statues and SpiritualityThis paper discusses separate works of art located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This paper went into detail regarding the materials used, style, meaning, and aesthetic issues.- The Origin of SocietyThe use of Agriculture helps explain the split from simple nomads to complex civilizations of today.
Take a Look at HistoryThis is a great Memorial Tribute! It's a poem which makes one think about our past wars & current one!
Judeo-Christian Values!...Maybe NotThe background behind the Ten Commandments and the foundation for western civilization's laws.- HistoryInspirational poem about remembering your history.
- One Thousand and One NightsA little history behind the classic Arabic collection called One Thousand and One Nights
- A Brief History and Introduction to FinanceA brief history and introduction to finance.
- When Time BeganThe dawn of time started way before we were here.
- History is like A...My comparative essay on how history is like the construction process of a house.
- Time AgainTime for the third time a haiku
History RepeatsA poem of how history repeats itself.- GalleryA portrait of time will forever remain within the chapters of history.
- Revolving Destiny: The Destiny of the DeterminedOnce study is done of ancient times, may shcolars agree the ancient races far exceed our own in their knowledge and empowerment. Their social and cultural ways are still a benchmark for today.
- How Were Early Civilizations Affected by Geographic Features?How Were Early Civilizations Affected By Geographic Features
