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With so many television shows nowadays focusing on reality dramatics and game show antics it’s nice to know there are a plethora of shows specifically catering to lovers of history. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions – check out your DIRECT channels for reruns or head to Amazon to get some downloads:
ROME: This HBO masterpiece only lasted an astounding 2 seasons but it’s the historical show to end all shows. Spanning everything from Caesar’s fall to the death of Cleopatra, ROME brought historical accuracy Read the rest of this entry »

The great wall of China is truly a marvel of human engineering. The wall itself stretches for 3,890 miles with an additional 1,610 miles of trenches, rivers, and hills. The wall was begun in the 5th century BC and construction continued into the 16th century. In the beginning, construction was simple. The first sections of the wall were crude barriers made of rammed earth, wood and stones. In the 15th century, larger, more elaborate sections of wall were constructed Read the rest of this entry »

Persia has had one of the greatest dynasty’s in the world but there are many facts that most people do not know about this middle-eastern country.

1. Persia is also known as Iran, and Iran is the name used to identify the country in political contexts.
2. Persia is the 18th largest country in the world.
3. Persia is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. The first dynasty was formed during the Elamite
Kingdom in 2800 BC.
4. Persia is a founding Read the rest of this entry »

For the longest of time, until recent archaeological material surfaced, many thought the Mayans were a peaceful culture who like the Greeks enjoyed philosophy and the arts. The Mayans did indeed produce spectacular art from their culture that has been preserved until now. But the Mayans were far from the peace loving people that once marked their culture.
Did the Mayan civilization expanded their borders because of superior military technology? Some archaeological evidence does suggest that they possessed unique weapons but Read the rest of this entry »

The writings of ancient India and China are the source of some of the world’s oldest records of philosophy, culture and religion. The consecrated writings of the “Vedas,” written by Vyas around the twelfth century, hold the earliest philosophy of India. Other ancient Indian writings include various theories on reasoning, pantheism, skepticism and numerous others. The beginning links to the scientific aspects of logic are found here as well as in Greek scripts. Pantheism is the primary top in these writings, Read the rest of this entry »

The Persian Empire was, at its peak, one of the biggest empires in the world. During its existence, the Persian Empire was at the forefront of cultural and scientific advancement. Their advancements were both world changing and long lasting, contributing to the culture of modern day Iran.

One of the Persian Empire’s biggest inventions is still, to this day, the bane of many high school students. The Persians have been credited with inventing Algebra and Trigonometry. These two mathematical branches have been serving mankind since they were invented. They have given birth to more Read the rest of this entry »

Homosexuality has been a feature of social life throughout human history, albeit one that, at least in the West these days, is often ignored or even swept under the duvet of history. In ancient Greece, homosexuality existed alongside nuclear, heterosexual families, and was part of a vibrant, world-changing culture that spanned the Mediterranean Ocean and beyond.

Ancient Greece is highly regarded for its advances in politics, art, science and warfare. Homosexuality played a part in all of these cultural Read the rest of this entry »