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Greek Titans

October 27, 2021

by World History Edu · Published October 27, 2021 · Last modified October 28, 2021

Phoebe, a first generation Titaness in Greek mythology

Goddess of: light, the moon Parents: Gaia and Uranus Siblings: Titans, Cyclopes, Hekatonkheires Consort: Coeus Children: Leto, Asteria Grandchildren: Apollo, Artemis, Hecate Symbols: Crescent Association: Artemis, Hecate, Selene Roman name:...
Seljuk Empire

October 27, 2021

by World History Edu · Published October 27, 2021

Seljuk Empire: Origins, Formation, Rulers, & Facts

At its peak, the Seljuk Empire covered areas from western Anatolia, the Levant, and many areas in Central Asia. Brothers Tughril (990-1063) and Chaghri (989-1060) are credited with the formation...
Sargon of Akkad

October 26, 2021

by World History Edu · Published October 26, 2021 · Last modified October 27, 2021

Sargon the Great: History, Facts & Achievements

Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was arguably the greatest conqueror in Babylonian history. With his reign lasting from around 2335 to 2280 BC, he famed for...
Gilgamesh

October 25, 2021

by World History Edu · Published October 25, 2021 · Last modified October 26, 2021

Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk who wanted to be immortal

In the mid-19th century, archaeologists unearthed in the ancient city of Nineveh (present-day northern Iraq) a set of clay tablets, some dating more than 4,000 years old. Found on that...
Amenhotep III

October 24, 2021

by World History Edu · Published October 24, 2021 · Last modified October 26, 2021

Amenhotep III: History, Reign, Achievements, & Death

Amenhotep III was king of ancient Egypt from about 1390 BC to 1353 BC. His reign coincided with an era of growth, stability and general peace. A son of Pharaoh...

October 23, 2021

Turin Papyrus of Kings: History & Facts

Also known as the Turin Canon, the Turin Papyrus of Kings is an important ancient Egyptian manuscript which provides a list of all kings of the 1st dynasty down to...

Mimar Sinan

October 23, 2021

Sinan: the Greatest Architect and Civil Engineer of the Ottoman Empire

Sinan, born around 1490 in Ağırnaz, Turkey, was an Ottoman architect and civil engineer famed for designing and building a number of famous buildings of the classical Ottoman era, particularly...

Huitzilopochtli

October 21, 2021

Huitzilopochtli: Origins, Myths, Symbols, & Powers

Huitzilopochtli was one of the most revered and feared gods in the Aztec pantheon. Although there were many Aztec gods associated with war and warfare, Huitzilopochtli was the primary god...

Aztec Gods

October 20, 2021

10 Major Aztec Gods and Goddesses

From principal Aztec gods like Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli to minor gods such as Macuiltochtili and Macuilmalinalli, the Aztec people believed in more than 250 gods and goddesses, many of which...

Ottoman Empire

October 19, 2021

Ottoman Empire: History, Timeline & Major Facts

Fast facts about the Ottoman Empire Name in Turkish: Osmanlı İmparatorluğu (“The Ottoman Empire”) or Osmanlı Devleti (“The Ottoman State”) Other names: The Supreme Ottoman State Territories: southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and...

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