ancient history links

A site with hundreds of articles on different's cultures mythology's and legends.
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"The Persians from the very beginning had intended the city of Persepolis to be something that was unique, extraordinary and full of shock and awe...." - By Timothy Sexton
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According to Greek legend, the city was founded by Argive colonists who, under the leadership of the hero Mopsos, came to Pamphylia after the Trojan War.
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Wikipedia article on the history of Ethiopia, possibly the oldest nation on earth still in existence, certainly one with a very long history.
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Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.
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This small temple was dedicated to Victory, and was part of Pericles' grand plan to showcase Athens' power and glory.
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Following the natural geography of the Acropolis, the Propylaia served as a monumental and ceremonial gateway to the Classical Athenian Acropolis.
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When you think of Greece, you think of the Parthenon. It remains today the ideal of Classical architecure and artistic design.
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An academic paper tracing the history of the people and islands that would come to be known as Japan, from 10,500 BC onward.
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The Wikipedia entry on the history of humanity on the Indian subcontinent, from 200,000 BC to Indian Independence in 1947 AD. Another good overview, divided into discrete periods, which covers the ancient history fairly thoroughly.
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