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They finally found my old house
Here’s an interesting read for you Mark
OMFG I so want this. Alexander is my favorite person in history. Followed very very very closely by Hatshepsut.
Andrew Ledford originally shared:
Alexander The Great Era Greek Bronze Phalanx Spear Head, 4th Century BC
This was meant to be mounted on the end of a typical long phalanx spear pole based on its sheer enormity, far larger than typical hand-held Hoplite spears. The size and broad willow leaf design to the blade is typical for Greek spears of this period. The weapon still has its original attachment hole in the shaft where it would have been affixed to a long wooden pole.
On this day 428 years ago Mary Queen of Scots lost her head.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Wikipedia
Portrait by François Clouet, c. 1558–1560
Mythology, from the Greek word ‘mythos’ (story-of-the-people) is the study of sacred tales or the fables of a culture. Their most common themes consist of: life and death, good and evil, the afterlife, trials, heroes and the gods. Although classical mythology (Greek and Roman) is the most well-known, mythology can be found in all cultures with some myths surprisingly being more and less the same as myths found on the other side of the world.
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Mythology
Mythology (from the Greek ‘mythos’ for story-of-the-people, and ‘logos’ for word or speech, the spoken story of a people) is the study and interpretation of often sacred tales or fables… |
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Posted On January 18, 2015 9:42 AM
by: Mark
Categories: The Words Of Mark
Tags: ancient history, Culture, egypt, Google Plus, Greek Mythology, history, Life, Mark's Google Plus, Norse Mythology, Roman ·
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6,000-Year-Old Temple Unearthed in Ukraine
A team of archaeologists led by Dr Mykhailo Videiko of the Kyiv Institute of Archaeology has discovered the remains of a 6,000-year-old temple at a Trypillian culture village near modern-day Nebelivka, Ukraine.
After Alexander the Great’s victory over King Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, he had to contend with small rebellions that broke out across his empire. In the summer of 328 BC, one such rebellion occurred in the eastern satrapy of Bactria, a rebellion that would lead to a chance meeting with the beautiful Roxanne.
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Roxanne
After Alexander the Great’s victory over King Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, he had to contend with small rebellions that broke out across his empire. In the summer of 328 BC, one… |
Well this was a pretty interesting read, always nice to learn something new!
The Surprisingly Cool History of Ice
Until two centuries ago, ice was just an unfortunate side effect of winter. But in the early 1800s, one man saw dollar signs in frozen ponds.
Sweet. Now if we could only find Alexander. That would be beyond fucking awesome. Thanks to my fab wife Angel for bringing this to my attention.
Remains of Alexander the Great's Father Confirmed Found
King Philip II's bones are buried in a tomb along with a mysterious woman-warrior.
Why our ancestors built round houses – and why it still makes sense to build round structures today
The oldest forms of indigenous shelter were often round in shape. (Think the Southwest USA Hogan, Mongolian Yurt, North American Teepee and the Greek Tenemos, among others.) Why did our ancestors choose to build round? Because the ovid shape — eggs, earth, tree trunks, and stones — is what they saw reflected in the surrounding natural environment. And, as usual, Mother Nature knows best. There is some nifty natural science that makes round buildings more comfortable, more energy-efficient and safer — especially if you combine the ancient shape with modern materials.
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