The Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire were similar. This would be due to the fact that the Byzantine Empire emerged from the Romans when Justinian took rule. These two empires had differences and similarities in religion, political authority, and military. The Romans initially believed in Olympian Gods and Lares, or household spirits. They often ...
This exercise is aimed at fifth graders. Students should have read Marco Polo: A Journey Through China, (MacDonald, The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History, (Major), and have the ability to use an atlas. Using the books students will create a map of the world of the Silk Roads to be used in a creative ...
The Ottoman Empire was one of the most successful Islamic Empires in history. It began 1289 with its first emperor, Osman Bey, and would continue to not only exist but expand until it was finally dissolved by the victorious Allied forces after World War I. The Ottoman Empire began located right on the board of ...
The days of summer can be long, especially for parents with bored kids. Instead of letting them sit in front of the television for three months, why not try an activity that’s both entertaining and educational? Making mosaics can teach kids about art and ancient history. Mosaics were originally made by the Romans. Cut tile ...
Lifelong learning is a critical 21st century capacity not only for today’s elementary, high school, and university students, but also for today’s adult generation. Lifelong learning and its process of continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills keeps the mind active and the spirit lively. Lifelong learning integrates into all parts of an active learner’s life. ...
Located in modern day Istanbul, Turkey, the original Hagia Sophia was a small wooden structure, built as one of many churches by the Emperor Constantine, and his son, Constantius, to help spread Christianity throughout the eastern half of the Roman Empire. During riots in the fifth century, the humble church was destroyed by fire, and ...
What Does Lamb’s Ear Look Like? Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) grows about a foot wide and 6 to 8 inches tall. It has soft, fuzzy silver-green foliage that practically begs to be touched. Some varieties of lamb’s ear flower in late spring to early summer, sending up lavender-colored flowering spikes up to a foot in ...
