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Women in ancient Egypt had more rights than in any other ancient culture and were valued with greater respect. This is evident not only in the physical evidence and inscriptions but in their religion. Some of the most powerful and important...

Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witko, l. c. 1840-1877) was an Oglala Lakota Sioux warrior and warband leader considered among the greatest defenders of Sioux lands against the forces of the US government in the 19th century. He is one of the most famous...

A detail of a painted screen showing the Japanese view of Portuguese traders. The Portuguese controlled the trading port of Nagasaki from c. 1571 to 1639.

The Dun Horse is a Pawnee tale about a poor boy and his grandmother, who find an old horse and take it in. The horse turns out to be magical, however, and improves their fortunes considerably. Like many Pawnee legends – and Native American...

This lesson pack on empires and warfare in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Two Lesson Plans Assyrian & Akkadian Empires Mesopotamian Warfare Additional Materials Open Questions / Essay Questions Quiz Questions...

Joris van Spilbergen meets the rulers of Ceylon at Kandy in 1602, lithograph, 19th century. Museum voor Land- en Volkenkunde, Rotterdam.

Detail from a painting located inside one of the caves of the Ajanta cave complex, featuring two men, quite possibly foreign traders, negotiating a transaction. Note the vibrant blue colour of the socks worn by one of the figures. The paint...

The cutting of huge figures or geoglyphs into the turf of English hillsides has been going on for more than 3000 years. There are 56 hill figures scattered around England, with the vast majority on the chalk downlands of the southern part...

Ever wondered why Ancient Egypt did not extend far beyond its borders? Why did the Ancient Egyptian Empire not conquer other empires, even during their strongest period? During the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, the Egyptians still did not...

During the Bronze Age, which spanned roughly from 3300 BCE to 1200 BCE, several powerful empires emerged, shaping the course of early civilization. In this collection of ten maps, we take a look at the empires that flourished in regions such...