World History
Archaeologists discovered a harbor town dating from the second century and the remains of a 5th century Byzantine church. The discovery is a big deal and some say it has the potential to become "the library of Constantinople." The story might add a bit of relevancy to our study of the Byzantine Empire. Here's a short video clip showing the harbor city that was discovered, Bathonea.
- The Glory Of Byzantium
The Glory of Byzantium - An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the second golden age of Byzantine art. Includes Byzantine art themes, the history of Byzantium, and a visual timeline. The exhibit is long gone (it ended in 1997) but...
- The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453
The Siege of Constantinople in 1453 - The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman; an online collection of primary sources and articles. From the site: One of the most important events in world history,...
- The Ottoman Khilafa
The Ottoman Khilafa - An account of the Ottoman Caliphate, from its founding in 1281, through the glories of empire, decline in the 19th century, and collapse after World War I. From the site: The founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman Gazi (or, as he is...
- Did Neanderthals And Early Humans Coexist?
Scientists, in a new study, using radio carbon dating technology, argue that neanderthals and early humans may have coexisted for years before disappearing. The short video clip above explains and you can read the Washington Post Story here....
- Farming Got Hip In Iran Some 12,000 Years Ago, Ancient Seeds Reveal
Wow! You have to love it when archaeologists make discoveries which deal with one of our first units of study in World History--Mesopotamia. According to this NPR story, archaeologists have discovered evidence of a stone age farming community at the foot...
World History
NY Times Story: "Istanbul Yields a Treasure"
Archaeologists discovered a harbor town dating from the second century and the remains of a 5th century Byzantine church. The discovery is a big deal and some say it has the potential to become "the library of Constantinople." The story might add a bit of relevancy to our study of the Byzantine Empire. Here's a short video clip showing the harbor city that was discovered, Bathonea.
- The Glory Of Byzantium
The Glory of Byzantium - An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the second golden age of Byzantine art. Includes Byzantine art themes, the history of Byzantium, and a visual timeline. The exhibit is long gone (it ended in 1997) but...
- The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453
The Siege of Constantinople in 1453 - The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman; an online collection of primary sources and articles. From the site: One of the most important events in world history,...
- The Ottoman Khilafa
The Ottoman Khilafa - An account of the Ottoman Caliphate, from its founding in 1281, through the glories of empire, decline in the 19th century, and collapse after World War I. From the site: The founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman Gazi (or, as he is...
- Did Neanderthals And Early Humans Coexist?
Scientists, in a new study, using radio carbon dating technology, argue that neanderthals and early humans may have coexisted for years before disappearing. The short video clip above explains and you can read the Washington Post Story here....
- Farming Got Hip In Iran Some 12,000 Years Ago, Ancient Seeds Reveal
Wow! You have to love it when archaeologists make discoveries which deal with one of our first units of study in World History--Mesopotamia. According to this NPR story, archaeologists have discovered evidence of a stone age farming community at the foot...