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Subject	Date Asked
Emperor Hadrian	4/21/2012
Q: I heard (somewhere...I don't remember where)that in his childhood, Emperor Hadrian like to draw ... A: No, Shelley. There's one in Italy. The one in Paris was refurbished twice. The Roman ...
Emperor Hadrian	4/20/2012
Q: I heard (somewhere...I don't remember where)that in his childhood, Emperor Hadrian like to draw ... A: Good Morning, Shelly. Hope you are well and happy: From well before his reign, Hadrian ...
Mans origin	4/19/2012
Q: It appears to me that each day we learn of a new and older civilization to be found like that of ... A: Zabo: Thanks for your interest in the disappearance of civilizations. Fun stuff. Here we go ... ...
Renaissance discovery of sarcophagi	4/18/2012
Q: This question may be out of your purview, but I am trying to recall an episode I once read about the ... A: Is your nickname MYSTERIOUS, Heather. Great question. Here we go: Of the authors whose ...
History	4/17/2012
Q: I have to read "The Capture of Jerusalem by Saladin" and write a 1 page reaction paper about it. ... A: Andre. This shoukd get you started: The early 19th century saw the primary ideological conflict ...
The Trojan War	3/28/2012
Q: For my year 12 research project i am researching the Trojan War and the validity in terms of its ... A: Antonio. The answers to your questions are a bit long but ... great subject. The movie "TROY" has ...
World history china 500-1500CE	3/7/2012
Q: How did china extended its influences in Asia;examples A: Good afternoon, Ethan. Thanks for yourWhile there may be a formal alliance or other treaty ...
Ancient ethics	12/10/2011
Q: I'm wondering whether you could help me in comparing the ethical stances of the Homeric Achilles and ... A: Let's discuss Diogenes first, Matthew: Foremost for understanding the Cynic conception of ...
Ancient Rome History	12/6/2011
Q: What experience led Augustus, the emperor, to being emperor? A: A short answer, Ashley: The sum of his power derived first of all from various powers of ...
star signs	10/31/2011
Q: What is the origin of western star signs (Aries, Virgo...)? I mean, why and how did they come about? ... A: Good Afternoon, Doni. Great question, my friend: Western astrology is largely horoscopic, ...
Bactria	10/30/2011
Q: Can you tell me about Bactria? I'd like info on military, territory, life style, wars, history etc. ... A: Let's go to Persia first, Byron: Persia is now known as Afghanistan. Bactria was an ...
ancient sparta	10/20/2011
Q: i need some information for a travel brochure of ancient Sparta i have to make in history class i ... A: Good Aternoon, Michael. I have much respect for the Spartans. Anyway, let's see what I hae for ...
Time	9/14/2011
Q: Just wondering about time and calendars in the 5th Century. Would people living in the 5th century ... A: Sorry, Anne. I forgot the month! I apologize, my friend. Immediately after the Julian reform, ...
Time	9/13/2011
Q: Just wondering about time and calendars in the 5th Century. Would people living in the 5th century ... A: The Julian calendar began in 45 BC (709 AUC) as a reform of the Roman calendar by Julius ...
ancient torture/exection	8/7/2011
Q: I seem to remember an ancient execution that took place in an arena. They would wrap a metal(chain) ... A: Perhaps you're thinking of a GAROTTE, Vickie, a handheld weapon most often referring to a ...
first civilizations vs. american civilizations	7/19/2011
Q: the first civilizations (Egypt,Mesopotamia, etc) are all located in North Africa and Asia. Should ... A: This might help, Ashliann: The ancient Hindu and Mayan civilizations exhibit other ...
first civilizations vs. american civilizations	7/15/2011
Q: the first civilizations (Egypt,Mesopotamia, etc) are all located in North Africa and Asia. Should ... A: ANSWER: A definitive YES if not MORE significance: Around 300 B.C., the Maya adopted a ...
surname question	7/7/2011
Q: I am researching the last name Bakogianni for a persona for the group that I am involved with. I am ... A: All I can say, Penny, is "Hmmmm." Please read: In ...
Amazing Celebrations (Parties) in Ancient History	7/3/2011
Q: I'm currently doing a research project on some the craziest parties/celebrations/festivals that took ... A: Good to have you back. Here's some info you can use: The Greek God Bacchus was the god of male ...
5th Century Athens	6/22/2011
Q: is the city state of Athens justified when regarding itself as the center of the Greek world during ... A: Achlinn. Thanks, again, for your questions: As I said, after many years of hard fighting, Sparta ...
5th Century Athens	6/20/2011
Q: is the city state of Athens justified when regarding itself as the center of the Greek world during ... A: I think you're a new visitor to AllExperts. WELCOME! Ancient Greek philosophy developed during ...
Burial Story	6/19/2011
Q: I'm really sorry but I'm trying to remember something I read about a great leader/general's burial. ... A: Jamal. Thanks for yourAt the time of the great immigrations at the turn of the 19th c. and the ...
sailing from Athens to Constantinople	6/16/2011
Q: Could you please tell what kind of ship one would buy passage on to get from Athens to ... A: Anne: 1. Considered the best shipbuilders of the time, the Phoenicians designed boats that ...
sailing from Athens to Constantinople	6/16/2011
Q: Hoping you and your family survived the tornado storms. We watched the media reports and were very ... A: Anne, for your consideration and friendship. I'm helping other people at this time and I just hope ...
Gobekli Tepe	4/29/2011
Q: I'm asking you if you know any information about the archaeological site "Gobekli Tepe" in Turkey. ... A: Interesting subject: Location of site in SE Turkey. Göbekli Tepe (Turkish for "Potbelly hill") ...
Greetings	3/29/2011
Q: I want to know if there were people who greeted each other with swearing in the Ancient world (at ... A: Hashem: SWEARING can be used in the following ways: 1. To make a solemn ...
Greetings	3/28/2011
Q: I want to know if there were people who greeted each other with swearing in the Ancient world (at ... A: An apology is NOT necessary, Hashem. You're one of my new friends. Just glad you wrote to me ...
Egyptian Hieroglyphs	3/18/2011
Q: What is the Egyptian hieroglyph for the word "Akhu" as it means "star people" or "people who came ... A: Chris: Akhu is a Muslim word. Search muslimditionary.com. The Ancient Egyptians ...
cavemen	3/1/2011
Q: I'm in the 3rd grade and doing a projet on cavemen.I NEED to know what did they do to entertane then ... A: Diane. Thanks for theDid cavemen occasionally stop to smell the flowers, kiss their wives and play ...
cavemen	2/28/2011
Q: what were some dangers they may have faced? A: Diane. Here's what I have for you: The earliest man, the caveman, only worked to fulfil his ...
Travel - Horse and Carriage?	2/17/2011
Q: How did people, such as high ranking clergy (Bishops) in the Catholic Church travel from town to ... A: Here's a surprise for you, Steve: The mules of Asia Minor, Syria, Cyprus, Egypt, and ...

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I CAN answer almost any question that pertains to ANCIENT HISTORY! It would be a waste of time if I couldn't. I enjoy studying the people and their way of life that existed a very long time ago, especially in Greece and Rome. All history is human, my friends! Mysterious.

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