One of the most famous battles in all history is the Battle of Thermopylae. There is something about the bravery and tenacity of such a small Greek force standing against a huge Persian army that captures our imagination. This battle deserves to be studied beyond watching the popular movie The 300. You might enjoy this short documentary. Most people have heard of Hanukkah but are unfamiliar with what it is involved. A figure named Judah Maccabee, played an extremely role. He has an amazing story. I recommend you read 1 Maccabees. You also may appreciate this lecture by Henry Abramson. There is something about Ancient Egypt that captures the imagination. It is a place of mystery and wonder. Despite including a desert inhospitable to live, a thriving civilization emerged. In this ancient land, certain figures rise to the top. This documentary highlights some of the greatest pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. One of the greatest philosophers in all of the history of humanity is Plato. Thousands of years after his death, his influence is found in almost every discipline. Plato spoke on many different topics but one of them is that of the good life. Everyone wants to live a good life, so this is worth listen to.
If there was a Roman Emperor that I would not want to live under, near the top of the list would be Caligula. The irony is that we know him by his nickname, a cute nickname at that, "Little Boots." His real name was Gaius. This documentary gives an introduction to Caligula's evil reign.
Constantine the Great is one of the most important figures in ancient history. The decisions he made affected not just the Roman Empire but also the Christian religion. Love or hate Constantine, his influence cannot be denied.
Even though Alexander the Great died while still relatively young, his achievements continued long after his death. What he accomplished affected everything from Rome to Persia to far beyond. It was Alexander that kicked off the Hellenistic age.
But what do you know about Alexander? Here are some interesting facts about Alexander. |
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