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jeannereames · 8 months

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The History Channel Thang

I posted earlier that I'm to be one of the Talking Heads (= interviewed experts) in the forthcoming History Channel Ancient Empires trilogy special--the episode on Alexander the Great. It'll be released on Labor Day in the US/Canada (9/4/23), available the next day on streaming. Earlier this week, A&E sent us trailers and other media to share. Alas, Trumblr won't allow videos, only images, so I'll upload the image. I do not know how much screen time I'll have. It could be all of 30 seconds. But I've been told I am in it. Also it was 15 pounds ago. Covid weight.

#Alexander the Great #Ancient Empires #The History Channel #ancient history in media #Classics #tagamemnon #Jeanne Reames

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thepastisalreadywritten · 7 months

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Recreating facial features of "Alexander the Macedonian" using the digital system according to the shape of his face in carved statues.

Alexander the Great died in the palace of King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon in Iraq in 323 BC, when he was only 32 years old.

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Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.

He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20.

He spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt.

By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.

He was undefeated in battle. He is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.

#Alexander the Great #Alexander III of Macedon #Alexander the Macedonian #Archaeo Histories #Macedon #Ancient Greece #Ancient Empires

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alessandroiiidimacedonia · 8 months

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Tonight I'll watch #AncientEmpires episode 1 about #AlexandertheGreat! #historychannel

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#AlessandroIIIdiMacedonia #ἈλέξανδροςὁΜέγας #Alexandros #alexandertheconqueror #AlexanderofMacedon #alessandromagno #AlexandreleGrand #alessandroilmacedone #AlexanderderDerGroße #AlejandroMagno #AleksanderMacedoński #2023yearofAlexandertheGreat #AlessandroilGrande

#alessandro magno #alessandro iii di macedonia #alexander the great #alessandro il grande #alessandro il macedone #alexander the conqueror #alessandro il conquistatore #alexander iii of macedon #alexander of macedon #Ancient Empires #History Channel #History

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inlakinslabyrinth · 9 months

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The Ancient History of Astrology: Early Civilizations and The Stars

Astrology, an ancient practice that has captivated civilizations for centuries, holds a rich history deeply intertwined with the development of human civilization. From the earliest recorded civilizations to the present day, astrology has played a signifi

Astrology, an ancient practice that has captivated civilizations for centuries, holds a rich history deeply intertwined with the development of human civilization. From the earliest recorded civilizations to the present day, astrology has played a significant role in shaping our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. In this blog post, we will delve into some of astrology’s earliest…

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universalambients · 2 days

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Arch of Titus (79 AD)

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ultrachoppedpenguinbouquet · 2 months

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Alexander the Great in the Bible

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#1 Maccabees #Alexander the Great #Ancient Empires #Bible #Biblical insight #Cassander #Daniel #Events #God #Greek #Jerusalem #Lysimachus #Persia #Ptolemy #Sekeucus

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theghostofbean · 7 months

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”Men think about the Roman Empire” “What’s the female version of the Roman Empire” SHUT UPPPPP. SHUT THE FUCK UPPPPPP. AS A WOMAN I LOVE THE ROMAN EMPIRE. AS A WOMAN I LOVE ANCIENT HISTORY AND BATTLES AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY. THE “GIRL VERSION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE” IS THE ROMAN EMPIRE. IM GOING TO STAB YOU 23 TIMES

#why do we have to gender history ffs I hate it here #sorry just had to get it out my system #roman empire #history #classics #tagamemnon #ancient history #ancient rome

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loveaankilaq · 15 days

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Fantasy books stop having arctic kingdoms of all blond hair blue eyed white people.

#i just. hate it #its so overdone and kinda racist esp because it always evokes that old nazi idea of an ancient arctic empire of blue eye blond haired peopl #it erased actual arctic indigenous people and is completely untrue #so idk if youre gonna go the arctic route maybe try to learn about actual arctic people because they probably wont be white #fantasy

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mgakwentongbayan · 9 months

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The Dream of Macsen Wledig

“The Dream of Macsen Wledig” is a delightful tale from “The Mabinogion,” the collection of Welsh medieval legends. The story centers around the Emperor Macsen Wledig and his mystical dream that leads him on a journey to find a beautiful maiden. Here’s an abridged version of the story: Macsen Wledig was a powerful and renowned emperor ruling over a vast empire that spanned distant lands. One…

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#ancient empires #ancient legends #beautiful maidens #Celtic folklore #Elen of Britannia #Emperor Macsen Wledig #medieval Welsh culture #mystical dreams #mythical journeys #quest for true love #romance and love #royal alliances #tales of enchantment #The Dream of Macsen Wledig #The Mabinogion #Welsh literature #Welsh mythology

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demigoddessqueens · 2 months

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Happy 2,068th to when we should totally just stab Caesar!! Grab a knife with your bestie!

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thepastisalreadywritten · 25 days

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Legendary Warrior Women of the Ancient World

Once upon a time, there were women who challenged the might of empires and the laws of men.

They beckoned a world where the whisper of a woman's voice could quake the thrones of tyrants.

Let's delve into these legends from antiquity. 🧵⤵️

Hatshepsut

The fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, Hatshepsut reigned longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty.

She was one of the most prolific builders in Ancient Egypt.

To legitimize her reign, Hatshepsut claimed she was divinely conceived by the god Amun, who appeared to her mother in the guise of the pharaoh Thutmose I, her father.

Sappho

An ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, Sappho is celebrated for her lyric poetry, which explores love and passion.

Legend says that Sappho leaped from the Leucadian cliffs due to her unrequited love for Phaon, a ferryman, demonstrating the depth of her emotional expressions that permeated her work.

Artemisia I of Caria

A queen of the ancient Greek city-state of Caria and an ally of Xerxes I during the Second Persian invasion of Greece.

In the Battle of Salamis, Artemisia was so cunning in combat that she intentionally rammed her ally's ship to escape the Greeks, convincing them she was an ally and thus avoiding capture.

Hypatia

A mathematician, astronomer and philosopher in Alexandria, Egypt, Hypatia was a renowned teacher and thinker.

Hypatia was known to drive through Alexandria in her chariot to deliver public lectures on philosophy, defying the gender expectations of her time.

Boudicca

The warrior queen of the Iceni tribe who led a major uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in Britain.

After the Romans flogged Boudicca and raped her daughters, she rallied her tribe and neighboring tribes for revenge, resulting in the destruction of Roman settlements and the decimation of the Roman Ninth Legion.

The Trung Sisters: Trung Trac and Trung Nhi

Vietnamese military leaders who rebelled against Chinese Han dynasty rule, becoming enduring symbols of resistance.

The sisters, after witnessing the suffering of their people under Chinese rule, famously declared their independence by proclaiming:

"All the male heroes bowed their heads in submission; only the two sisters proudly stood up to avenge the country."

Khawlah bint al-Azwar

A legendary female Muslim warrior, she fought alongside the early Muslims in the battles against the Byzantine Empire.

Khawlah famously donned male warrior’s armor to rescue her brother from a Byzantine prison camp, charging into battle with such ferocity that opponents assumed she was a supernatural entity.

Joan of Arc

A French heroine and saint of the Catholic Church, Joan led French forces to victory over the English at Orléans.

Joan persuaded a skeptical Charles VII of France of her divine mission to save France by correctly predicting a military reversal at the Siege of Orleans, before any messenger could have reached them with the news.

Zenobia

The third-century queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria who challenged the authority of the Roman Empire.

Zenobia was so bold that she claimed descent from Cleopatra, positioning herself as the Egyptian queen's successor in defiance of Rome and marched her armies as far as Egypt and Anatolia.

Cleopatra VII

The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Cleopatra is known for her intelligence, political acumen, and dramatic love affairs.

In a famous encounter to secure her alliance with Julius Caesar, Cleopatra had herself wrapped in a carpet (or linen sack, according to some accounts) and delivered to him, emerging to charm Caesar with her wit and beauty.

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uncleclaudius · 6 months

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2 silver cups, part of the so-called Boscoreale treasure, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

#roman empire #ancient rome #pompeii #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient art #roman art #ancient roman art

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blueiskewl · 2 months

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Roman Glass Bowl 1st century B.C. The J. Paul Getty Museum.

#Roman Glass Bowl #1st century B.C.#glass #ancient glass #ancient artifacts #archeology #archeolgst #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #ancient rome #roman history #roman empire #roman art #blue

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jebmungall · 1 year

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When Cultural Appropriation is Good for Civilization

A look into cultural appropriation that attempts to temper the negative into a historical perspective.

Cultural appropriation has become a buzzword in recent years, with some claiming that it is a form of oppression that should be eliminated from society. Many people view cultural appropriation as a societal ill because it involves the adoption and exploitation of elements of a culture by members of a dominant culture without regard for the original culture’s values, traditions, and history. This…

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universalambients · 11 days

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Roman Outpost (190 AD)

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the-evil-clergyman · 3 months

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In a Rose Garden by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (19th Century)

#lawrence alma-tadema #art #paintings #fine art #19th century #19th century art #academicism #academism #academic art #painting #dutch artist #british art #ancient rome #romans #roman empire #rose garden #classic art

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