Egypt’s pyramids were built 4,500 years ago as tombs for mummified pharaohs. The Egyptians believed the soul would live forever if the dead body was preserved. So they dried and embalmed their dead (mummification) and protected their mummified kings by …[Continue]
Vikings
Ten centuries ago, Vikings lived in northern Europe, in an area that now includes Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Vikings were infamous pirates and warriors, terrorizing Europe for hundreds of years. But warfare was not their only pursuit. They excelled on …[Continue]
Ancient Rome
Legend tells us that Rome was founded by (and named after) Romulus, who later murdered his brother Remus for criticizing the city. Eight hundred years later, around 100 A.D., the Roman Empire was at its peak. It included half of …[Continue]
Greek Mythology
“Boy, she really opened Pandora’s box this time!” “That’s certainly his Achilles heel, isn’t it?” Is this a new kind of slang? No, these are references to Greek myths. Greek mythology is a collection of tales told by the ancient …[Continue]
Pirates
A pirate is a robber who attacks ships. Although piracy has occurred since ancient times, the golden era of piracy was the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries on the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. When the early American colonists established successful trade …[Continue]
Castles
Medieval castles served as both home and fortress to the monarchs and nobles that built them. Centuries later, they stand as reminders of an era long gone. Whether your interest in castles is historic or romantic, you’re sure to find …[Continue]
Great Speeches
One of the delights of Internet research is the availability of primary sources, such as original recordings of political speeches. Whether you’re a student writing a report, or a history buff of any age, you’ll find something of interest in …[Continue]
History of the Calendar
The Gregorian calendar we use today was created in the 1580’s by Pope Gregory XIII. Start your new year here, and discover the history of the calendar’s development….[Continue]
Art of Ancient Egypt
Today’s tour of ancient Egyptian art takes us to museums all around the world. We’ll be stopping in London, Detroit, Seattle, Paris and New York. Sorry, no frequent flyer miles will be rewarded….[Continue]
The Twentieth Century
How does one summarize an entire century? Is a century more than the sum of its decades? Each of today’s sites tackles the challenge differently. Photos, videos, key news events, first person narratives and shoes (yup, shoes) have been collected, …[Continue]
