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The Ancient Inca History 101
The Inca Empire, also known as Tawantinsuyu, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The administrative, political, and military center of the…
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A Brief History of the Aztecs
The Aztecs, known more correctly as the Mexica, were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from…
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History of the Euphrates: Cradle of Mesopotamian Civilization
At 2,800 km long, the Euphrates fed the world’s first cities — Uruk, Ur, Babylon. Explore the river that birthed Sumer, Akkad,…
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Who Were the Phoenicians? Complete History and Legacy
Master seafarers of the ancient Mediterranean, the Phoenicians of Tyre and Sidon (c. 1500-300 BCE) invented the alphabet that became ours —…
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History of the Ancient Maya
The Ancient Maya, a vibrant civilization, left a significant mark on Central America. They thrived for nearly 2000 years, between 2600 B.C.…