World History Encyclopedia

In this gallery of 30 illustrations, we present the stages and techniques required to build the type of Viking ship Harald Hardrada, the future Norwegian king (reign 1046-1066), would likely have used to enter Constantinople in 1034. whe.to/ci/9-321-en/  #history worldhistory.org/collection/321…

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📜 The Temple of Hathor or "Small Temple" was constructed during the reign of Ramesses II (c. 1279 - c. 1213 BCE). The Small Temple was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari, Ramesses' favourite wife. On the facade, six colossi represent Ramesses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, shown as the Goddess Hathor. Alongside each colossus are small figures in relief depicting the children of the royal couple. 📷 Photo by Carole Raddato.  #Egypt #TempleOfHathor #RamessesII #Hathor #Nefertari #History #AncientHistory #AncientEgypt #HistoricalSite

The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 saw British-led armies invade the Zulu Kingdom in Southern Africa as part of a wider plan to unify various territories into a single British-controlled state. whe.to/ci/1-25983-en/  #history worldhistory.org/Anglo-Zulu_War/

📽️ WHE's Proofreader, Editor and the woman behind Ink of Ages (@ink_of_ages), Joanne Taylor, speaks to host Jenil Vyas (EnglishwithJenil on YouTube) about the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize, and WHE's books: The Forsaken 14th Century and our upcoming Ink Of Ages book: Echoes & Origins. ➡️ Watch the interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=j0nPFb…  #InkOfAges #Reading #Writing #English #WorldHistoryEncyclopedia #YouTube #Literacy #Education #Podcast

Naram-Sin expanded the boundaries of the empire, kept order within, increased trade, proclaimed himself "king of the four quarters of the universe," and deified himself.  #history worldhistory.org/Naram-Sin/

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🗺️ The battlefield traditionally associated with the Trojan War is described in the Iliad, attributed to Homer (traditionally dated c. 8th century BCE). The narrative situates the conflict between the Achaean coalition and the defenders of Troy on the coastal plain below the fortified city, widely identified with the archaeological site of Troy (Hisarlık) in northwestern Anatolia, near the Dardanelles. In the Late Bronze Age context (c. 1600–1200 BCE), the shoreline lay significantly closer to the city than today due to later sediment accumulation. The plain described in the epic stretches from Troy’s walls to the Achaean camp and ships along the coast, forming the central arena for many of the battles narrated in the poem. Modern geological and archaeological research, including sediment analysis of the Scamander River and Simois River systems, has helped reconstruct the Late Bronze Age landscape around c. 1200 BCE. These studies suggest the presence of a dynamic river delta with marshlands and shifting channels that would have influenced movement and combat on the plain, broadly consistent with Homeric descriptions. The era corresponds to the wider Bronze Age Collapse (c. 1200–1150 BCE), a period of widespread upheaval across the eastern Mediterranean. Whether the Trojan War reflects a historical conflict, a composite memory of regional struggles, or a mythic tradition shaped by later storytelling, the geography of the Troad provides an environmental framework through which the epic narrative can be interpreted. 🗺️ Map created by Simeon Netchev.  #TrojanWar #Troy #Iliad #Homer #Anatolia #BronzeAge #History #AncientHistory #Maps #Map

One major concern about this work is that the title might make some individuals think that it is a “true crime” book, or a “whodunnit. whe.to/ci/8-554-en/  #history worldhistory.org/review/554/the…

The Hymn to Inanna by the poet and high priestess Enheduanna is significant as one of the oldest works of literature extant, and for its content elevating the goddess Inanna above all others.  #history worldhistory.org/article/2109/h…

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☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Saint Patrick (5th century) is the best-known patron saint of Ireland and one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. He is credited with expanding literacy in Ireland through the monastic orders he established, revising and codifying the Brehon Laws, and converting the country to Christianity. 📝 Article by Joshua J. Mark.  📷 Photo by Nheyob. #StPatricksDay #SaintPatricksDay #SaintPatrick #StPatrick #History #Ireland

Saint Patrick: Debunking Myths & Christianizing Ireland Patrick wasn't the first Christian missionary in Ireland and didn't single-handedly bring Christianity to Ireland but he certainly did popularize it among the people. Patrick founded churches monasteries and Christian communities and wrote his confessions which is how we know what we do about his early life and work and how he was responsible for Christianizing the people of Ireland and their myths For example the nature goddess Brighid became the demure Saint Brigit and the spirits of the land which were formally respected or worshipped became demonic entities. #stpatrick #ireland #saintpartick #chistianity #history #worldhistory

The Zulu Kingdom was one of the most powerful states in Southern and Central Africa during its peak in the mid-19th century. whe.to/ci/1-25981-en/  #history worldhistory.org/Zulu_Kingdom/

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👑 On this day in 180 CE: Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies. He is known as the 'Philosopher King' and the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome.  He has long been respected as embodying the Platonic concept of the Philosopher King as articulated in Plato's Republic: a ruler who does not seek power for his own sake but to help his people. He was introduced to philosophy at a young age, and his Meditations, composed while on campaign in his fifties, make clear that he held a deeply philosophical, specifically Stoic, view throughout his life. 📝 Article by Joshua J. Mark.  📷 Photo by Mark Cartwright.  #MarcusAurelius #Rome #RomanEmpire #OnThisDay #TodayInHistory #History #RomanHistory #PhilosopherKing

👑 Statue of Princess Simi from Hatra. This is the upper part of the statue of Princess "Simi". Simi was the daughter of Princess Doshafri, and granddaughter of King Sanatruq I (reigned c. 140 - 180 CE) through her mother.  Found in the 5th temple at Hatra. The pieces of jewellery on the headdress, neck, arms, and fingers were carefully depicted. Made of limestone, the height of the statue is 143 cm. The Aramaic inscription on the base of the statue (not shown here) says it was made in the Seleucian year 449 and commissioned by her husband. From Hatra, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq. Parthian period, 2nd century CE. On display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq. 📷 Photo ©️ by Osama S.M. Amin.  #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Hatra #Mesopotamia #Iraq #History #Royalty #Parthian

Sargon's story is the tale of the hero who rises from obscure beginnings to save his people. As the centuries passed, his reign became remembered as the 'golden age' of the Akkadians.  #history worldhistory.org/Sargon_of_Akka…

📝 Discover the wonderfully written excerpts from our Ink of Ages Youth Winners! @ink_of_ages 🎉 We're amazed by their talent!  #InkOfAges #Fiction #Writing #WritingCompetition #HistoricalFiction #Mythology #Stories #History