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Are you interested in researching or exploring the ancient civilizations of Greece, Egypt, and the Americas? Do you want to converse with Socrates in the Agora?

The J. Paul Getty Villa in Malibu, California is an excellent museum filled with artifacts from ancient Rome and Greece. It's not an ordinary museum, because it's a replica of a villa from the ash-covered town of Pompeii near Naples, Italy.

The Dr. Eli Borowski collection of exquisite ancient Greek gold jewelry - exhibition held at the Bible Lands/Jerusalem, Israel.

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"This will be the manner of the Kings... he will take your daughters for perfumers..." (I Sam 8:13-14)

Although not originally planned, my visit to Rome became one of the highlights of my trip backpacking Europe. The city is enormous, gorgeous and though ancient, brimming with life.

Google Earth is an amazing tool that allows you to view places across the globe. Its technology can allow you to see ancient monuments with a bird's eye perspective from the comfort of your own home.

Understanding the cultural differences in the ancient world and current times help the reader have a rich understanding of the text as well as the history that shaped the current world.

Get to know the importance of jewelry as a fashion accessory in Ancient Rome. Jewelry was considered a display of status and power.

An essay about the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and Egypt

A review of Florance Dupont's book Daily Life in Ancient Rome

An international collaborative team has just released its first version of a complete digital reproduction of ancient Rome as it appeared in 320 A.D.

This article offers an overview of traveling in Rome, Italy, including highlights on the nightlife, dining, shopping, cultural, and historical attractions that appeal to modern tourists.

Satire is slowly growing in popularity in the modern age...small groups at a time...which means everybody may just get it in another 10,000 years.

An essay about ancient Rome and Han China

Patriotism today is as much a buzzword as "the war on terror." So, this essay contains some similarities and differences between ancient Rome and today's U.S.

The Catacombs of Rome served primarily for burials and commemorative services for the dead, both Jewish and Christian. To the contrary, there is no evidence to support the romantic notion that Christians or even Jews worshipped in the catacombs.

Review tips on making the most out of any trip to Rome, Italy. Discover romance, culture and history wrapped into a vacation made in paradise.

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For those of you who are willing to stay in a hostel in order to save money, this is a list of little things to know about Rome and things to do in Rome in the cheapest manner possible.

Rome is not a city just like London and Paris. It's glory days are found much further back in time. For travelers and students living abroad it provides unique view of history and religion and also is full of romance. It really is one stop shopping.

Misadventures and expectational let downs in Rome. A first time visit to Rome leaves a lasting impression that may prevent a second visit.

Turkey's ancient city of Ephesus is a veritable time capsule to those who love studying this period in history. Ruins of everything from stadiums to streets to places of worship can be found with a little exploration.

The history of ancient pottery, includes both Greek, and Egyptian art.

Your travels to Italy aren’t complete without at least one sightseeing tour in Rome. Rome’s distinct architecture, historical views, and exquisite setting provide plenty to see and do during a day or week-long excursion.

An overview of sights worth seeing in Rome, Italy.

It was a bad idea for Cato the Younger to try to judge history before it had come to term - and it's a bad idea now.

This is the second article I wrote with Sandra Brandenburg about women in history. It was first published in the Canadian magazine HERIZONS.

a brief look at homosexual rights both in history and modern times. Also reasons why I think same sex marriage should be legal.

The Ghetto of Rome has an interesting history behind it. Jews were confined to the Ghetto for over 300 years, starting in 1555. Thousands of Jews were crammed into a few blocks, causing highly unsanitary conditions

In 776 BCE, A sporting festival took place in Olympia to honor the Greek God Zeus.

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Brundisium, which time has altered the spelling of, en route to its present day calling of Brindisi! This ancient city in Italy is none other than my wife's hometown, and where I currently live and write.

Ancient Egypt. Once a center of trade and comerece in the then known world, Egypt was now reduced to a being a province of Greece, under Alexander the Great. But when Alexander died, what happened to Egypt?

Mystery still surrounds the discovery and content of the ancient pieces of manuscripts known as the Dead Sea scrolls. Many believe that they endanger Christian belief in Christ.

The site of the ancient city of Caesarea on Israel's Mediterranean coast has attracted the archeologist, the hunter and the curious for its hidden treasures, both in gold and knowledge.

Article shows the numerous benefits of water therapy, an ancient form of therapy, that can be done in your own bathtub or shower.

Make the most of your time in Rome - read on to find out about where to stay, where to eat, and what to visit!

HBO brings Rome, the ancient Italian city, to life in a gigantic spectacular production which boasts a 100 million dollar budget. It's set ,located entirely in Italy, is currently the largest standing in the world.

HBO's Rome has restored my faith in television. This show follows Roman history from the Gallic War through the defeat of Marc Antony at the battle of Actium. the characters, scenery and dialogue, however, make this the best show on TV.

Notes on some of the best generals in ancient times, from Hannibal to Caesar.

Rome is a large urban sprawl, a combination of very ancient and more modern

The Portrait of Cleopatra could be of the world's greatest art treasures and an object of great scientific and historical interest. If proven authentic it could help resolve the question of "What did Cleopatra really look like?"

The concept of medicine, that is, performing certain rituals and practices as well as the use of natural plants and herbs, is believed to have been first introduced by scholars in ancient Greece.

This article offers an analysis of the lives of women in ancient Athens and Sparta.

This paper discusses the homosexual tendencies that many ancient Greeks possessed, even though it is not commonly discussed when reviewing Greek history. Also delves into some thoughts on homosexuality among Greek women.

Perfume was central to ancient Greek life. It was linked to beauty which was inextricably linked with divinity. Learn more.

An excellent book on how the Romans lived, worked, played and fought in ancient times.

Magna Mater, a goddess brought over from Anatolia to Rome during the Second Punic War, is elusive but fascinating. Some of her devotees castrated themselves in service to the goddess, and many of their ritual activities caused great distress to the rulers of Rome.

Roman history only truly comes to life when viewed through the eyes of the Romans themselves. This selection of histories details some of the best accounts of Roman history.

Recipes from a 1,600 year old cookbook will allow anyone to dine like a Roman emperor!