Learn about Ancient Lydia, its history, and its culture. In addition, read about the rise of the Kingdom of Lydia and see facts about the Lydians in Asia Minor. Updated: 11/21/2023 Table of Contents What was the Ancient Lydian Empire? Lydia's History in the Ancient World The Culture...
Complete with over 160 unique facts about gold, this is truly the ultimate source of information about gold! You are guaranteed to learn new trivia, history, uses, and scientific knowledge about the timeless yellow metal. The six sections of fun facts below group together different bodies of kn...
After inheriting the empire of the Medes, Cyrus first had to consolidate his power over Iranian tribes on the Iranian plateau before expanding to the west.Croesus, king ofLydiain Asia Minor (Anatolia), had enlarged his domains at the expense of the Medes when he heard of the fall of Asty...
After inheriting the empire of the Medes, Cyrus first had to consolidate his power over Iranian tribes on the Iranian plateau before expanding to the west.Croesus, king ofLydiain Asia Minor (Anatolia), had enlarged his domains at the expense of the Medes when he heard of the fall of Asty...
The Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, and Urartians, all of whom lived in this region thousands of years ago, created some of the most remarkable and distinctive art forms of their time. Archaeological sites such as Göbekli Tepe, a prehistoric temple complex dating back to around 9600 BCE. ...
Finally, in 1861, with the help of editor, publisher, and abolitionist Lydia Maria Child, Harriet was able to publish her book entitled “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” under the pseudonym Linda Brent. In her book, Harriet wrote about the sexual abuse endured by enslaved women and...
In the Bible, God told Jeremiah to “root out, pull down, destroy, and throw down.” But He also told him to “build and plant.” My hope is that in this new wave sweeping our country—and even the world—we won’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. In our zeal to eliminate...
The Neo-Babylonian empire was an ancient kingdom that stretched from Palestine to Persia. It is known perhaps best from the accounts of its second king, Nebuchadnezzar II, in the Hebrew Bible and for the role it played in the Babylonian captivity. It ros
In addition to being a brilliant tactician and strategist, Nebuchadnezzar was prominent in international diplomacy, as shown in his sending an ambassador (probably Nabonidus, a successor) to mediate between the Medes and Lydians inAsia Minor. He died about 561 and was succeeded by his son Awil...
After inheriting the empire of the Medes, Cyrus first had to consolidate his power over Iranian tribes on the Iranian plateau before expanding to the west.Croesus, king ofLydiain Asia Minor (Anatolia), had enlarged his domains at the expense of the Medes when he heard of the fall of Asty...