Celtic religion in Gaul changed from natural religion at the period of conquest by Caesar to civic...
History
Luther objected to this practice in sermons prior to 1517. Introduction The medieval indulgence was a writ...
Arts of adornment often function as signifiers of social belonging and individual status. Introduction What do your...
The Elizabethans typically repaired and then cut and reused their clothes to get the longest life from...
Some pirates, especially the captains, did dress to impress. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Pirates have gained a...
The spices eventually became more or less routine commodities open to many international entrepreneurs. Introduction Pepper has long...
India was at the center of the Indian Ocean trade for centuries. Introduction Finding a maritime route...
As the 16th century ended, the Indian Ocean trade network was no longer a mystery. Introduction As...
Edwards was one of the most prominent Egyptologists of her age. This article examines the American tour...
He was the first African American scholar to go to Greece in 1890 to conduct professional archaeological...
Although Bell made important contributions to archaeology, she is best remembered for the part she played in...
A small sample of artworks showcases the astonishing diversity that characterizes what we now know as “Baroque”...
Navigating the art of the past requires a different set of tools. Why Study Italian Renaissance Art?...
The United States in particular experienced a period of economic bounty after World War II. Consumer Products...
Books not included when the New Testament became official after Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. Introduction In the...
Scholars have to think of reasons why a scribe might change a text and analyze which reason...
He went back to a theological concept to update it as his thoughts evolved and he matured....
The era used for the calendar since the Middle Ages is Anno Mundi (from the creation of...
Julius Caesar sought to create a calendar that remained aligned to the sun without any human intervention....
The deity Itzamna was frequently credited with bringing the knowledge of the calendrical system to the ancestral...
Introduction Philip II of Macedon (359-336 BCE) envisaged a broad Macedonian kingdom and his colonial expansion resulted in...
Although the first experiences with the founding of colonies were bad, the Romans continued the practice. The...
We can typically identify three clear waves of European colonialism. Introduction The historical phenomenon of colonization is one that...
The victory of France and its American allies reaffirmed France’s status as a great military power. Introduction...
Although France recognized Haitian independence in 1825, Haitians would have to wait until 1862 for U.S. recognition....
American democracy was at the center of Greek public discourse and became a basic argument among them...
Fathers occupy an outsized place in Greek myth. They are kings and models, and too often challenges...
There is a heritage of hustlers and politicians claiming that American men are becoming devitalized, lazy, and...
This illustrated health manual dating back to the 13th century provides a glimpse of daily life for...
It wasn’t until King Charles’s declaration in 1662 that women’s parts could be played by women. Introduction...