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A 6 yard of exquisite drapery is what the sari is all about. It is feminine garment that is a long strip of unstitched cloth, which can be draped in diverse styles. Its extensive usage can be seen in the Indian subcontinent. An attire worn primarily by Hindu women; once draped about the lower body it gathers in the front in a graceful and decorative effect like the petals of a flower . The word 'sari' germinated from the Prakrit word 'sattika' as mentioned in ancient Jain Buddhist scriptures. Its history can be traced back as early as the Indus valley civilization that prospered during the early 1800 BC. Archeological artifacts testified to this, in the statue of a priest wearing a drape. Saris...

Rome has so much to offer to the world, not only by the various pieces of art and its massive and intricate architecture. Its history also speaks a lot of how great Rome is even before. Roman Art The arts of ancient Rome can be compared to those of the Greek's. They do have their similarities. This can be attributed to the fact that when the Romans decided to conquer the Greeks, the former noticed how art was infused into the lifestyle of the latter. Out of curiosity and love for Greek art, Roman soldiers decided to bring such culture right at their own land. They also brought artists-slaves with them. Thus, if you will take a good look Ara Pacis, you will notice the fancy swirls, which are so Greek...

Most people in the world have heard of Pompeii, Italy, the site of one of the worst natural disasters of ancient times. One of the greatest finds in the history of the city was made in July, 2005, when an archaeologist checking on the progress of a new motorway being built in the area dug up the remains of a man lying next into an ancient Roman basket containing silverware. While the silverware and numerous articles such as pottery and paintings have been commonly found amongst the ruins, this was on of the few times that a Roman basket had been unearthed, although the container and its contents were somewhat melted together. To understand the significance of this find, you must first understand...

Humans and dogs share a long history together. Of course, as much as human history has had it's gruesome moments, the history of dogs has shared those moments with us. Some of the first roles of dogs in the military were as attack dogs in the armies of the ancient empires. The Huns trained giant Molossian dogs for use in battle, the Britons outfitted their mastiffs in spiked collars and chain mail, and the Romans formed platoons of attack dogs to use against infantry and cavalry. From the Egyptians, to the Greeks, to the Persians, it could be said that every great empire of the ancient world included dogs in their armies. Of course, as technology improved, and firearms become common-place on the...

These days, many people take wedding bands and engagement rings for granted, and although they give these beautiful items of jewellery with integrity and love, they are often given with no real knowledge of the meaning behind them. Both wedding bands and engagement rings are very special items of jewellery; in fact, they are more than just jewellery - they are the symbols of many emotions and promises such as: - Love - Commitment - Fidelity - Eternity - Honour But where - and why - did these popular and sentimental pieces of jewellery stem from? The History Of Wedding Bands These items of jewellery have a history that spans many centuries and passes through many countries from all around the planet...

The Sahara is considered as the largest hot desert in the world. It is also the second biggest desert in the world - next only to the icy desert of Antarctica. The Sahara sustained several civilizations that thrived in its arid environment. Up to now, amidst its vast, dry and hot façade, it is very popular, especially in the field of research. The Sahara is considered as the biggest hot desert in the world. It is also the second biggest desert in the world, following Antarctica. With an area of more than 9,000,000 sq km, it is estimated as able to cover a majority of the northern part of Africa. This would include some areas that stretch from the infamous Red Sea, portions of the vast...

The first glimpse to this lost world was found during the foundation of Hotel Avala. The remains of Greek and Roman times and necropolises in the beautiful Budva have been an accidental discovery. But the most of archeological excavations had been in period 1952 - 1982. So far, 450 graves were discovered in two separated necropolises, one above the other. The older necropolis is Greek, from Hellenistic period (4th century BC - 1st century BC) and ceramic objects, weapons and jewelry were found in it. The other, Roman, dates back to the most prosperous time of ancient history of Budva - the 1st and the 2nd century AD. During that period the deceased were mainly cremated and their remains put in...

For twelve centuries, the Roman Empire stood as the greatest civilizations in history. Spanning from Rome, Italy across Europe and parts of Asia Minor, the Roman Empire saw both glory and suffering. Great wars were fought in the name of Rome and entire civilizations were conquered to ensure the glory of Rome stood unquestioned. However, the Romans techniques in battle and warfare were not what made Rome great. The tools that they used to build their empire, both for battle and for architecture, ventured paths in history that will never be forgot. Their keen use of metals such as bronze and Iron, and even steel, were unrivaled. It is fitting that today's world still uses most of the tools designed...

te on celebrities because they are larger than life, more famous, more charismatic, and richer than us. It seems like our celebrity obsessed society cannot get enough of the daily lives of such star celebrities. Newspapers boost their sales by splashing these celebrities across their front pages, many magazines feature celebrities within them. · How did celebrities become such an important force in our culture? · Have we always been so awestruck by the lifestyles of the rich and the famous? · Does something larger than life always catch our attention? · Is there a common theme throughout history? Perhaps we can find some of the answers by looking at celebrity in history...

The history of asbestos as we know it dates back 2000 years. It was the Greeks who named this mineral asbestos, meaning inextinguishable. The ancient Greeks observed the harmful biological effects but continued to use the mineral said to have magical properties. Pliny (Roman naturalist) and Strabo (Greek geographer) noted an appearance of "sickness of the lungs" in slaves who wove asbestos into cloth. The Greeks also used asbestos for the wicks of the eternal flames of the vestal virgins, as the funeral dress worn by kings and for napkins. They were so impressed with the magical properties of the mineral that they were willing to overlook its harmful symptoms for humans. They went as far as calling...

Varna is the third largest Bulgarian city. This is the true pearl of the Black Sea, located by the Varna Bay, which also has a convenient outlet to the sea. In 580 B.C. there was an Odessos colony founded here by the Greeks. But even before that, there had been a settlement located on this place. Later, thanks to the Roman influence, Varna became a large port that had trading relations with Constantinople, Venice and Dubrovnik. In 1393, the city was occupied by the Turks who founded an important military centre here. As for the city's name, it has the Slavonic origin and means "the black crow". Sailors in full dress, great amount of tourists and local citizens walking along the shadowy boulevards...

It is difficult to trace the ancient history of the strawberry plant or strawberry tree, because there are so many different, complex, undefined species, and they have evolved in so many different places and countries. Pliny described the strawberry tree, Arbutus in his early writings of the Roman culture in the first century, AD. Strawberry trees, Cudrania tricuspidata, have been known since antiquity and have been so named because the berries growing on the trees resemble the familiar fruiting strawberry that grows on the ground. Some strawberry trees have a mideastern origin and others come from China. One strawberry tree of a substantial size was planted 200 years ago by early settlers at Sea...

In centuries past, ancient man noticed that grapes hanging on vines lasted for months, and even though seedy, the fruit was sweet to the taste. These grapes dried out in the sun and were called raisins. The raisins could be stored for months to be eaten at a later time, centuries before advanced civilizations learned how to preserve foods artificially by canning and freezing. Other fruit items such as palm tree dates, figs, apricot, prune-plum, pear, and peach could be preserved by sun drying. Today, many additional products can be preserved by vacuum drying, such as strawberry, blueberry, and a host of tropical fruits, such as pineapple, guava, and many other fruits and berries. After many people...

Tamil Nadu, one of the hottest tourist destination of India. This state, located in southern peninsula of of our country has a rich history. Hemmed by azure water of Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, Tamil Nadu is known as 'the country of Tamil'. Since 1500 B.C, Tamil Nadu has been the home of Tamil civilization which is evident from numerous archaeological sites that are dotted in the entire state. The most important archaeological site being Adichanallur, which is located near Tirunelveli town. Even the language, Tamil is also very old and traces back its history to 2, 500 years. Since that era, this classical language of India has been used in inscriptions and literature. History of Tamil Nadu can...

Archeology all over the world confirms that hunting implements, that is, weapons, were some of the first things that we crafted in the ancient history of mankind. Flint arrow heads and spear points are some of the most common articles found around the world. In those ancient times, people hunted for food and fought each other. We do not know, but it probable that men and non-pregnant young women hunted animals and gathered fruit, nuts and berries, while the older family members took are of the children. It is uncertain when bows were developed, but definitely more than two thousand years before Christ or four thousand years ago. Earlier than this, hunters almost certainly crept up on or ambushed...

Zodiac signs are a belief that particular time periods like twelve months of the year or the cycles of the moon have special value and can be used for the prediction of life and fortunes of a person who is born in the time period of that sign. Astrologists are those people who study the signs and they usually do it for several years for having an insight of the meanings behind the zodiac. During ancient times even before the human race started in villages and before writing was invented, the ability to predict the passage of the moon, sun and other objects in the sky was mainly useful because the only way was memorizing the positions of the stars and planets in relation to the moon for predicting...

Though many modern buildings found on the islands of Hawaii closely resemble the buildings found on the United States mainland, the historic architecture of Hawaii is a symbol of the rich cultural traditions of the islands. For centuries, Hawaii has been a melting pot, with travelers coming from other Polynesian islands as well as elsewhere around the globe. The architecture was influenced by all of these diverse visitors, creating a uniquely Hawaiian style. The various styles of buildings seen here reflect both Western and native styles that have come to the islands over the years, from early European traders and whalers to missionaries to Polynesians sailing haphazardly from other islands. The...

People have different types of interests and hobbies that they like to pursue during their free time. While one may like to read, the other might be keen towards writing. In the same way some people love to collect things. Those things could be coins, stamps, post cards, antiquities and the list goes on. However, the collectors of primeval artifacts seldom notice the beauty and charm of the ancient beads. Beads came into existence with the onset of civilization. Men and women used them for the purpose of body as well as jewelry adornment. Earlier, beads were mostly made from naturally available resources such as shells, wood, stones, gemstones, etc. However, as the time progressed many changes...

The guitar is an amazing musical instrument with ancient roots and used in a huge variety of musical styles today, it is also called as solo classical instrument. It is most well known as the primary instrument in blues, country, flamenco, rock music and many other forms of pop. The guitar normally has six strings, but four, seven, eight, ten, and even twelve string guitars are as well available. Guitars are actually made and repaired by lutheirs. Guitars could be played acoustically or they may also rely on an amplifier, which usually allows for electronic manipulation of tone. The electric guitar was established in the 20th century, and had a huge profound influence on popular culture. In many of...

The Pantheon in Rome is a rare ancient building because it has resisted the decay of time so well. One reason it is such a treasure is that it is the only intact example of architecture of the time of that size, age and span. The ability of The Pantheon to hold up for centuries is no accident - rather, it reflects a genius of engineering skill. The Pantheon holds up well in comparison to modern buildings for architectural innovation so much so that it has been copied often, but few have been able to match or surpass the brilliance of this ancient building. The fact that it stands to this day as a challenge to modern architects to live up to its design is only more amazing considering it was built...

Our understanding of the ancient kitchen is largely based on evidence from the town houses in Pompeii. Its dominant feature is the hearth, which in more primitive cultures was at ground level but later became a raised platform of masonry at a convenient height. In one house the platform extends from wall to wall and has four arches for storage of charcoal beneath. These have often been interpreted as ovens but it is clear that the oven stood separately from the hearth and was often outside, especially as it was fired with wood. The key to this raised platform is that charcoal, without excessive fumes, was used indoors. A gridiron was placed over the coals to take the cooking pots. Experiments I have...

The frazzled-haired, wizard-like person living in the large body of a redwood tree stays awake day and night working furiously to finish their latest creation, a bowl and goblet turned out of wood. The food eaten from their bowls is the most delicious and the water poured into their wooden goblets turns itself into the finest wine. This, my friend, is the Woodturner. The tools they use, woodworking lathes, are one of the oldest known power tools. The lathe is truly an ancient tool; the wordlathe even sounds primeval. This tool dates back at least to the Egyptians and, was known and used in Assyria, Greece, the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Lathes were used by artisans and craftsman, who were the...

Showers are taken for granted in that they feature in the majority of modern households and something we simply accept as a morning or evening ritual. The shower has come a long way though from the early days as this brief history outlines. Showers in History: The Waterfall In many warm countries like New Zealand and Hawaii, ancient tribal people would bathe in waterfalls in the belief that the falling water would help rub the bather clean. The idea soon caught on, and even those who didn't live near a waterfall would tip a bucket of water over themselves to rinse soap suds away. Imagine having to stand in your garden today whilst someone tipped a bucket of water over your head, perhaps not much fun...

Olive trees, 'Olea europaea,' are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and fall of Mediterranean empires and other advanced civilizations throughout the ages. Because olive trees offered wealth and future food supplies to established civilizations, the agricultural nations became stable societies, resulting from a secure expectation from past experience of an uninterrupted food and olive oil supply. This factor was a necessary requirement for population growth and increase. Dependable fruit production and olive oil production means that olive trees must exist in a stable society and a...

May 18 International Museum Day ceremony, Chengdu major museums have introduced the Waste Management activities. Wuhou Museum, Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, the Jinsha Site Museum for free admission, popular overwhelmed! Long-term free open day Sichuan Museum launched the "Friends of the Museum Six Nations." The biggest highlight of the day, comes as Jinsha Site Museum flashed the "Great Society Shu" archaeological achievements of the ancient ingenuity is crazy. Sands 3000 years ago, the ancient Shu Kingdom of Sands, has the most shocking ritual practices, in addition to using piles of ivory, jade, bronze, in this land, even from high-rise flat, with only the summit of King Shu the altar! Yesterday...

r ancient Magadha, has been the cradle of Indian civilization and the centre of Indian culture and education. It was the land of "Ashoka The Great" and where the origins of "Buddhism took place". Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankara was born in the ancient kingdom of Vaishali and attained Moksha or Nirvana at Pawapuri (also known as the sinless city), 90 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar. It was here where the ancient universities of India - Nalanda and Vikramshila were built. It has to be said that is the people of Bihar that has shaped Indian history for generations to marvel upon for times to come. Bihar is a landlocked state that has borders with Nepal in the north, Uttar Pradesh on the...

The History of Athens is one of the longest of any city in Europe and in the world. Athens has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years, becoming the leading city of Ancient Greece in the first millennium BC; its cultural achievements during the 5th century BC laid the foundations of western civilization. During the Middle Ages, the city experienced decline and then recovery under the Byzantine Empire, and was relatively prosperous during the Crusades, benefiting from Italian trade. After a long period of decline under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, Athens re-emerged in the 19th century as the capital of the independent Greek state. For more information and photos, click Athens History...

Nobody can say exactly who started beekeeping or when it actually began but one thing, in the world history of beekeeping and honey hunting, is for sure: the art of beekeeping has already captured the hearts of many. Some studies have shown that beeping has been practiced dating back 700BC. A group of archeologists discovered cave paintings depicting the collection of honeybees. They were found in the Eastern regions of Spain and Africa. The drawings that were found showed pictures of people scraping out honey off rocks and trees. The painting also revealed that the effect smoke has on the collection of honey has long been known. The earliest men who started the practice of beekeeping used to work...

Gold has been a valued possession of people from different cultures, ages, eras and nations. It is still regarded as a symbol of effluence and prosperity. Although the exact period when gold was discovered is unknown, its use from as early as the 4th millennium has been proven by archeological surveys. The glow and beauty of this metal must have attracted attention from early humans. This must have prompted them to convert gold in to ornaments for improving their appearances. Humans had by now started believing in celestial bodies and the concept of god. The brightness associated with this metal must have led the humans to compare it with sun god. Slowly, gold became a part of rituals and...

China has been ruled by dynasties for thousands of years. A dynasty is a family in power that passes on control of the country from one generation to the next. Studying the dynasties of ancient and early imperial China is a great place to start to understand the history of this ancient civilization. XIA DYNASTY (c. 2205 to 1766 B.C.) The Xia dynasty was believed to have been a mythological dynasty for many years. Some historians still debate whether the dynasty did exist. In 1959, archaeologists located a city thought to be the capital of the Xia Dynasty. There is much to be learned about this early Chinese civilization. SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1766 to 1122 B.C.) The Shang united a large part of China...

History of Venice says that Venice was founded on April 25 in 421 AD. It was the village of Torcello and not Venice that was very important during that time as it was the refugee ground for many people who fled from the barbarian invasions. Slowly Venice was built on a number of islands of a lagoon. They were connected by bridges. According to the ancient history of Venice, the government formed was known as Doge government with the first doge being Orso Ipato in 726 AD. Commercialization began after 1000 AD when it was successful in defeating the pirates of the Adriatic Sea. It took part in the Crusades for a free Jerusalem. The historical journey from Venice to China of the Venetian merchant Marco...

For romance, there’s Paris; for all-night partying and cavorting there’s Berlin; and for the ultimate bright light, big city vibe, New York is probably up there with the best of them. Likewise, those with a penchant for all things old could do a lot worse than head to Rome, which is the capital city and ancient jewel in Italy’s crown. From the Coliseum and Roman Forum, to the Sistine Chapel and countless other sites of historical Interest, Rome transports visitors back to another time and place. What’s more, the pristine condition of many of the ancient edifices means that little imagination is required as to what it would have felt like to have lived in the heart of one of the greatest...

The Empire State Building, the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the United States Capitol - all have one thing in common (except for the obvious fact that they are all situated in the USA): they all testify to the rich history of architecture of the USA. The architectural timeline of the USA can be divided into 5 different periods viz. * The Colonial period (1607-1830) * The Federal Age (1789-1865) * Victorian Era (1837-1914) * Arts and Crafts (1860-1920) * Modernism (1920 and beyond) In the 1600s, USA was mainly occupied by immigrants from Europe who settled in various parts of the country. Thus, the buildings built by them mainly constitute the architectural timeline of this period. Early...

Ancient Roman history books tell us about the single minded ambition and powerful physical presence of Julius Caesar, the greatest of any Caesar. Julius took his Roman legions far beyond the boundaries of Rome and created the Roman Empire, with him as the first dictator, or single ruler. For this, of course, he was to pay for his life, and even then, a series of others who would call themselves Caesar continued the rule by leader, no longer the council of equals that the Senate and Forum had been. The early Roman model had followed that of Greece, which had created the first modern example of honest rule by all through the equal power of their individual vote on any issue of urgency or efficiency...

Huang Di was the human ancestor of the Chinese nation. Culture refers to the Yellow Emperor Huangdi invented the culture created by the times. Bears in the Market is the ancient capital of the Yellow Emperor. Examine cultural and bears in the Yellow Emperor Hui, mainly want to archaeological research, cultural relativism should be investigated and the Yellow Emperor and the Emperor of archaeological culture ancient capital is located. Central Plains region are found from the Neolithic culture and settlement site specific analysis, to explore culture and the Yellow Emperor corresponding archaeological cultural and bears in the Market of the problem. ? One, and study historical issues relating to the...

In your quest for truth, empirical, objective research is imperative and can be done by almost anyone. If you choose to, you can find great clarity in matters such as health and wellness, your love relationships, and current events. However, even the most obvious findings, when they contrast with conventional standards, aren't always recognized, or even permitted to see the light of day in some instances. Take the case of the Great Pyramid, which was supposedly built around 2500 BC. The science authorities reject the theories of "amateurs" and "conspiracy theorists" who suggest that the drilled holes (possibly made by a laser-like tool) in sections of the interior of the Great Pyramid far surpass...

Many different fireplace tools are used when it comes to building and maintaining fires in home fireplaces and each one of these tools has a different story to be told as to how they came to appear on your fireplace hearth. This history will deal with the andiron, bellows, pokers and fireplace screens. Also included with fireplace tools are shovels, tongs, brushes but it is rather hard to determine how and when these particular tools began to be used. To begin our discussion let's start with the definition of tool. This is a device that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing a physical task. Archeology has determined that man was using various tools from the beginning of our existence. A...

The Colosseum - An elliptical-shaped building that is the biggest of its kind in Rome. This is where ancient gladiators battled one another, often to the death. The Pantheon - This breathtaking structure was the 'temple of all gods' in ancient Rome in an attempt to unite Christians and Pagans in worship, or at least bridge the gap somewhat. The Roman Aqueducts - See some of the best engineering of all time in these aqueducts, which supplied Rome and the surrounding cities with domestic-use and industrial-use water. So effective were these that they remain in use by many of the surrounding towns today. Baths of Caracalla - These public baths were completed in 216 CE and could hold an estimated 1600...

The history of swimming goes way back to that of prehistoric times. Books written from 2000 to 1500 BC including the Bible have references to swimming. It was mostly used in these times as a means of cleansing. Any form of competitive swimming wasn’t formed until the 1800’s in Europe. It was included in the first Olympics in 1896 in Athens, Greece. It was noted that Ancient Egypt had cave drawings of humans swimming in the nearby sea. They often depicted a form of the breaststroke as the first type of swimming or something they used to call the front crawl. Ancient Egyptian, Grecian and Roman palaces were often equipped with swimming pools or baths. Often reserved for the elite that used...

No one knows exactly when the Cyclades were first inhabited. From obsidian finds in the 8th millennium stratum on Milos and in Frankthi Cave in Hermioni (Argolid Peninsula), we can conclude that the Cyclades were already inhabited at that time. It is generally believed that the Phoenicians and the Carians inhabited the Cyclades during prehistoric times. Later, the islands came under the Minoan sphere of influence. They were then re-inhabited by the Carians, and finally colonized by the Ionians. The most ancient settlement found in the Cyclades is on Saliagos, a small islet between Paros and Antiparos. The settlement dates from the beginning of the late Neolithic period, c. 4300-3900 BC. The...

The art of stained glass windows has changed greatly over time, from the Greco-Roman civilizations to the most recent American style. It can be traced back to the Greco-Roman civilization. Based on the remains of Pompeii and Heraculaneum, stained glass was a domestic luxury for wealthy Romans, rather than an art form. When the Greco-Roman civilization collapsed, the tradition of stained glass survived and eventually spread throughout Europe. Much of what we know today about the early production of stained glass windows comes from the book "Schedula diversarum atrium," written by the monk Theophilus. This book dates back to the end of the eleventh century. It gives a detailed description of the...

p>Native to Mediterranean, parsley has been cultivated and used in culinary and medicine for thousands of years. In times of Hippocrates (he was born around the year 460 BC on the Greek island of Kos) parsley has been used in cure-all remedies, as antidote to poisons, to cure rheumatism, for relieving kidney and bladder stones and more. In Homer's Odyssey (written sometime between 800 and 600 BC) there's a description of parsley, growing on an island, named Ogygia. About a century later, the winners of Nemean and Isthmus sporting events were crowned with the wreaths made of parsley. It is interesting that ancient Greeks used parsley for everything but cooking and eating. The legend says that parsley...

Animation, contrary to what many people think, has a long and illustrious history of its own. Ancient Egyptian excavations reveal that the Egyptians did extensive wall decoration way back in 2000 B.C. Even the Greek, in their ancient paintings and drawings reveal a fascinating sense of imagination. Leonardo Da Vinci has used some form of animation in his famous illustrations. The Japanese have used scrolls to tell stories from ancient times. The ideas behind animation are not a recent phenomenon and have existed for centuries now. With the increasing impact of technology, the face of animation has been revolutionized. It has been mankind's quest from the beginning of time to capture the sense of...

Egyptian Art is one of the most ancient and expressive cultural approaches of its era and in the modern era too. Ancient Egyptian Art dates back to c.5000 BC to c.300 BC. Interestingly, the Egyptians did not know the term 'art' but they went on creating something different, which stand today as exotic and remarkable creations. In the artistic parlance, we can say that Egyptians did not create art; rather their works achieved an arts status. Most of their works were symbolic and were meant for functional use, while being beautiful enough to be an art. The Modern Era terms Egyptian works as an art form, owing to their impeccable creativity, artistry, and aesthetic outlook. Definitely, the Ancient...

Byzantine Empire When he Roman Empire fell in 476 AD the Middle Age started. However, before its fall, the empire was divided into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. In 476, the "Western Roman Empire" fell, while the Eastern Roman Empire, whose capital became Constantinople, preserved Roman culture (and architecture) and became the Byzantine Empire. Byzantine and Islamic architecture share a common trend: that is, the use of the dome. One example is the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, which was Islamic architecture, but illustrates the influence Byzantine bestowed as the dome style passed on to the Muslims. They often used "Persian' dome. We modernly refer to this as the Onion Dome. The most...

The regular tie that men fondly wear has a long and rich history. Even though the necktie has been continuously been redefined throughout, it's anything but new in fashion. History shows how it evolved as an accessory that men tie around their neck. Many were considered as ancestors of our modern tie. A good example is the neckwear typically worn by men in Roman art which is dated back from the time of the Roman Empire. Also in old times, resembling accessories indicate social status other than fashion statement. In ancient Egypt, the elite were known to hang a cloth from their neck down the shoulders. The necktie has not been popularized in Europe until the 1700s if not for the neckwear of Croatian...

How can you turn yourself from a virtual unknown into a great and powerful presence on line? In this article I am going to show you how you can borrow a strategy from horrible history, which will help you if you aspire to lead your own tribe, or followers in your particular industry. A lot of people are fascinated by the darker side of history. But although much of it is as far removed from modern life as it's possible to get, it occurred to me the other day that Ancient Rome can teach us one key ingredient to becoming successful in any arena - particularly running a business, big or small. And this one crucial element is so powerful that, once ignited, almost nothing will stand in its way. We're...

The original Pantheon, meaning "Every god" was built in 27-25 BC by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the Gods of Ancient Rome but nowadays a pantheon can refer to any monument that honours the dead. It was then burnt down in 80 AD and then rebuilt in 125 AD by the emperor Hadrian. The Pantheon in Rome, Italy is one of the most visited tourist spots in the the whole of Italy and is the third most visited monument in Rome after Coliseum and Vatican Museums. Because the entrance to the Pantheon is free, it is hard to know exactly how many people visit it every year but it is estimated that it attracts around 1.5 million people annually. This is one of the most complete and well preserved ruins in Rome...

In the 9th century BC, ancient Rome is believed to have originated on the western coastlines in the Italian peninsula. People in this civilization were engaged in agricultural work along the banks of Tiber River. Gradually after annexations, the area under roman rule spread till the Mediterranean Sea and came to be known as the largest empire of the world. Ancient Roman civilization boasts of many achievements to its credit. Channels for water supply called 'aqueducts' built by Romans is regarded as an engineering marvel. So well designed and constructed are these systems that they are still in use in many places. Historians have been able to gauge the size of many cities that existed in that era by...