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2 days ago · The history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (800 BC to AD 500), the Middle Ages (AD 500–1500), and the modern era (since AD 1500). The first early European modern humans appear in the fossil record about 48,000 years ago, during the Paleolithic era.
3 days ago · 4th century BC: Traction trebuchet in Ancient China. 4th century BC: Gears in Ancient China; 4th century BC: Reed pens, utilising a split nib, were used to write with ink on Papyrus in Egypt. 4th century BC: Nailed Horseshoe, with 4 bronze shoes found in an Etruscan tomb. 375 BC – 350 BC: Animal-driven rotary mill in Carthage.
2 days ago · The Roman Empire [a] was the post- Republican state of ancient Rome. It is generally understood to mean the period and territory ruled by the Romans following Octavian 's assumption of sole rule under the Principate in 27 BC. It included territories in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and was ruled by emperors.
3 days ago · Alexander the Great's expedition into ancient Egypt during the mid-4th century BC marked a pivotal moment in history, characterized by a profound convergence of civilizations.
2 days ago · The Armenian quarter, located in the southwestern corner of the Old City, is the home of a small Armenian community that arrived in Jerusalem as early as the 4th century.
2 days ago · Ancient Greek Philosopher Anaxagoras and the Universal Mind. Philip Chrysopoulos - May 27, 2024. Ancient Greek philosopher Anaxagoras was the one who introduced the concept of the universal mind (nous) as the motive cause of the cosmos. The pre-Socratic philosopher (c. 500-428 BC) was a brilliant scientist who understood the rainbow phenomenon ...
4 days ago · The Kingdom of Kush, located south of Egypt along the Nile River, thrived from the 2nd millennium B.C. to the 4th century A.D. It was known for its trade routes, innovative craftsmanship, and abundant resources like gold. Despite its eventual collapse from external pressures, Kush left a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and trade.
