The major events in ancient history listed in the table below are those happenings in the world that led to or gravely impacted the rise and decline of the great Mediterranean civilizations of Greece and Rome. Many of the dates cited below are only approximate or traditional. This is particular...
ancient Egypt Written by Alan Edouard Samuel Professor of Greek and Roman History, University College, University of Toronto. Author ofFrom Athens to Alexandriaand others. Alan Edouard Samuel, Peter F. Dorman Peter Dorman received his PhD. from the University of Chicago in 1985 and served as the...
The Persian Empire, or modern-day Iran, had a rich past full of highs and lows for the region's people. The following timeline of major events inPersia'shistory is based on a Library of Congress Persia timeline. Early History c. 3400 BCE -theElamite kingdom emerges in southwestern Iran ...
aThis course introduces major themes in the history of North and West Africa from ancient Egypt through the present crisis in Sudan. Emphasis falls on West African political and social formations, domestic and trans-Atlantic slave systems, notions of identity, the role of Islam, and the rise an...
Egypt has a long history and splendid culture, monuments and sites, with the development of the tourist industry there are many good conditions. Major tourist spots are pyramids, sphinx, Al Azhar mosque, ancient castle, Greek and Roman Museum, the Carter, Castle, Mazar-i-palace, Luxor Temple...
Under the deal, the UAE will inject 35 billion U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment into Egypt over the next two months, and the total investment is expected to reach 150 billion dollars throughout the project. "This is the largest amount of FDI in the history of the country," and...
Explore historical events of major time periods in world history including Ancient, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Modern and more.
sederThe seder, a ritual meal served on Passover, reinforces Jewish cultural cohesion by commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, an event that occurred in the 13th centurybce. Passover, or Pesach, is a major seven- or eight-day holiday marking the JewishExodusfrom Egypt. Prior to the holiday,...
Two major events happened this year relevant to China’s transformation: first, on 25 May the Soviet Union, on the basis of strategic interest, withdrew the troops stationed in Lushun Harbor. China thenceforth realized the hundred-year long dream of resuming an intact sovereignty; second, on 21...
JacobmovestoEgyptwiththetribeofJews.JacobbecomesverysickanddiesinEgypt.Beforehedieshebegshisfavoriteson(theyoungestone)JosephtonotlethimbeburiedinEgypt.Josephcarrieshisfather’sbodyallthebacktoCanaan.UponJoseph’sreturntoEgypthefindsthathisfamily(andalltheotherJews)havebeenenslavedbythePharaohofEgypt....