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Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World with Dr. Bob Brier
Join World History Encyclopedia as they sit down with Dr. Bob Brier to chat all about his new book Tutankhamun and the Tomb That Changed the World, published by Oxford University Press. Kelly: Welcome. Thank you so much for joining me...
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Calliope
Calliope (also spelt Kalliope) is the Muse of epic poetry and heroic song in Greek mythology. She is considered the leader of the Muses and the most honoured of them all. She is often represented in art with a tablet on her knee and a stylus...
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Interview: Jeanne Reames on Dancing with the Lion
Dr. Jeanne Reames' Dancing with the Lion: Becoming and Dancing with the Lion: Rise follow an epic tale of Alexander before he was “The Great.” In this interview, Dylan Campbell inquires about her passion for history and the development...
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The Tale of Sinuhe
The Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt (2000 BCE – 1700 BCE) saw the start of more formal writing which included religious scripts, administrative notes, and more in-depth fictional writing. One of the most iconic pieces of writing to come out...
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Aristotle's On the Heavens
One of Aristotle's more famous quotes was, "All men naturally desire knowledge" ("πάντες ἄνθρωποι τοὺ εἰδέναι ὀρὲγοντα&iota...
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Bob Brier
Bob Brier, the author of Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World.
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Crafts
The word 'Craft' comes from the Middle English word for 'strength' or 'skill' derived from the Old English word craeft which comes from Old High German kraft, for strength, and means “skill in planning, making, executing” and...
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Fresco from the House of Golden Bracelet, Pompeii
Fresco depicting a relief and bust within a garden. From the House of the Golden Bracelet, Pompeii. 1st Century CE.
©Jackie and Bob Dunn www.pompeiiinpictures.com
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Hermaphrodite & Salmacis
Fresco depicting two figures, identified as Hermaphrodite and Salmacis. From Room 10 of the House of Venus in the Shell, Pompeii. 1st Century CE.
©Jackie and Bob Dunn www.pompeiiinpictures.com
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Chief Earl Old Person
Chief Earl Old Person (l. 1929-2021) of the Blackfeet nation pictured here singing a prayer at the opening of the United States Department of Agriculture's 150th Anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 15, 2012. USDA photo...