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A look at how almost every culture on earth has a story about a great flood.

Was Atlantis a real city? Did Noah really build an ark? How much of the Great Flood story is history and how much is psychologically ingrained in the human mind?

Both the historical characters come within the realm of mythology and legend. Their fame is attributable to legend. Both men hold high places in the folk lore of many a centuries ago. Both are credited with stories of valor and heroism.

Beer is one of the oldest agricultural products in the world. It was revered in ancient times, and its importance has remained throughout 6,000 years of history.

This article traces the origins of the universally popular drink which we call beer.

The Sumerians were the first people to have what we would describe as a civilization today. They developed the lunar calendar, the wheel, the plow, the first system of writing, boats, transportation and the 7 day week.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is the world's oldest recorded peice of literature. This is an examination of human nature, love, and heroism in the world's oldest tale.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the earliest known samples of writing known to man. It is a tale of adventure between two friends, king Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and the writing style and structure is still seen in today's writing.

This annotated bibliography points out the main trends in current literary criticism of The Epic of Gilgamesh including evidence of homosexuality and the inclusion of Tablet Twelve in the epic.

Despite its many obvious and nearly identical parallels, a comparison of the Old Testament and the Epic of Gilgamesh render both stark and subtle differences.

Dreams are regarded in many different ways, depending on the person, culture, community, family, or nation. The importance of dreams is based on how a person feels about them.

This paper was written to argue that the ancient text, The Epic of Gilgamesh has historical accounts that are similar to the Bible and may solidify the accuracy and intent of the modern Bible

The epic of Gilgamesh is a wonderful piece of literature portraying the main character, Gilgamesh, as a strong powerful leader who is two-thirds God and stronger than any other King alive.

A college research paper that shows the development of literature from the Epic of Gilgamesh through Aristotle.

"No woman here is going to be allowed to walk all over us. Otherwise, as men we'll be disgraced. We won't deserve the name" (Heaney, p. 42). Throughout history, women have been treated differently than men.

The role of women is important and well respected in Egyptian civilization, perhaps more than Mesopotamian. The Epic of Gilgamesh and other documents recognize the importance women.

The story of Noah and the Ark, as recounted in Genesis, is the most famous flood story in Western Society. "But the flood legend on which the story of Noah is based had its origins among the peoples of ancient Mesopotamia, in the epic Gilgamesh." ("Creation/Flood")

As science has advanced, it has always clashed with a literal interpretation of events as described in the Bible. Some began to see the Bible more through a rhetorical and metaphor inspired window than a literal one. Is this good or bad?

History began when the Sumerians invented writing. The dissemination of knowledge through Muslim conquest, the Crusades and the Mongol Invasions kindled the Renaissance. How will I-University and Wikipedia revolutionize the world?

An examination of the difference between the two most famous great flood stories.

The Purpose of this article is to explain the development of ancient hydraulic civilizations in the time period of 3500 BCE to 900 BCE for those interested.

Whatever you're culture, religion, ethnicity, or history are, love connects all of us.

So far, calorie restriction has been the only intervention proven to actually extend maximal life span. How does it work?

The floods described in the early epic "Gilgamesh" and the Biblical book of "Genesis" are both similar and different in many ways.

The endurance of myths in our cultural lives.

As 2006 draws to a close, we're all thinking about the biggest events of the past year. But what seemed important 10 years ago? Or 50? Or 5,000?

This essay is a response to Lawrence Birken's, "What is Western Civilization?" The History Teacher 25, no. 4 (1992): 451-461.

Dicoveries in various fields of science have cast doubt on much of what we've hitherto assumed about our origins. Zecharia Sitchin's "The Twelfth Planet" poses one of the most bizarre hypotheses: that we humans were seeded by an alien race.

It's not unusual to wish to sound smarter than you usually do. Perhaps you find yourself in company of others who articulate on a higher scale than yourself, or simply seem to be more 'well-rounded' when it comes to conversation and intelligence.

Noah builds an ark, large enough for his family and animals to escape the wrath of God. But is it true? The Discovery Channel uncovers who Noah might have really been, and what the story is based on.

In the beginning, the gods grew tired. After 125,000 years of heavy toil, they'd had enough. Threw down their tools. Demanded helpers. Primitive Workers. Slaves. Enter mankind.

A critique of Jared Diamond's Essay "The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race"

This article covers the mythical pagan roots of the Christmas festival and several of the many other names for Santa Claus.

Heaven and Hell, Devils and Angels may or may not be real. What do YOU think?

Becoming a good reader will open college doors for you as if by magic. Here are some tips for getting a well rounded self-education.

A historical and theoretical look at the human ego's role in creating religion, government and civilization. If you ever find yourself baffled by the questions that familiar voice inside your head asks, this is the article for you.

This piece gives three summer reading suggestions, all which are literary classics. I explain why each classic is an appropriate summer read.

An analysis of The Odyssey as an example of an epic poem.

The oldest and most enduring of literary art forms, the epic poem. Here's a basic how to guide to getting started on your own.

A short review of the latest Final Fantasy game to hit the shores of the U.S. I examine several key ingredients of the game after playing it for over one hundred hours.

This paper begins with the development of the Sumerian civilization. It goes on to describe the culture, along with a physical description of the Sumerian people. The writing system, achievements, religion, & their laws are also discussed.

An analytical review of Stannard's "American Holocaust: The Conquest of the New World"

A report of the significance of the early Sumerian writing known as Cuneiform.

Finding unique history themed gifts can be difficult, but not impossible. Fun history gifts as well as educational ones can be bought if you know where to look.

Looking for that perfect book for that history buff in your family or circle of friends? Here are ten ideas to get you started.

This piece explores two problems that historians face when attempting to present a non-biased version of history. These problems include the limited "facts" available for observation and the constant evolution of what we deem "facts".

A commentary on how history is taught in the country and what it tells about Filipinos

Butte also has something few other cities can claim - a rich and incredible history. Visiting Butte, even today, one can literally step back into time. Butte is also one of only two cities to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark

This article discusses in order, all of the early Dynasties in Chinese history. Periods of time for each Dynasty and major events which occured as also featured. Also discussed is China's Sino centricity, or focus on China, during the various Dynasties.

Online and offline resources to use in finding your family history.