Ancient history - Wikipedia
Ancient history is a time period from the beginning of writing and recorded human history through late antiquity. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, beginning with the development of Sumerian cuneiform script.
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The Ancient World Portal | Britannica
The Ancient World. The modern world may look very different from the world that existed in the time of ancient civilizations, but our modern-day life continues to show the influence of cultures, traditions, ideas, and innovations from hundreds of years ago. Learn more about important historical civilizations, sites, people, and events.
Timeline of ancient history - Wikipedia
This timeline of ancient history lists historical events of the documented ancient past from the beginning of recorded history until the Early Middle Ages. Prior to this time period, prehistory civilizations were pre-literate and did not have written language.
The Encyclopedia of Ancient History | Major Reference Works
2013年1月21日 · The Encyclopedia of Ancient History provides clear and concise definitions and explanations of the key people, places, and events that shaped the ancient world, and is extensively illustrated with hundreds of photographs, figures, and maps.
Classical antiquity | Dates, Art, Literature, & Map | Britannica
Classical antiquity, historical period spanning from the output of ancient Greek author Homer in the 8th century bce to the decline of the Roman Empire in the 5th century ce. It encompassed Greco-Roman culture, which played a major role in the …
History: Ancient History in-depth - BBC
From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below.
World History Atlas | Ancient and Modern States
Interactive detailed political map from ancient times to our days. Empires, kingdoms, principalities, republics.
Ancient History | Department of Classics - Stanford University
Ancient history is changing faster than at any time since the late nineteenth century, when modern research universities took shape. We have found that asking new questions, using new methods, and proposing new answers energize the field.
Map of the Ancient World - World History Encyclopedia
Explore the ancient world in this interactive map. Select a date an see cities, kingdoms and empires rise and fall.