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Of all the groups who invaded the Roman Empire, none was more feared than the Huns. Their superior fighting technique would cause thousands to flee west in the 5th century. Ancient Rome, Ancient History, The Course Of Empire, Horse Archery, Attila The Hun, Types Of Bows, Sun Worship, Ancient Kingdom, Explore Italy

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Of all the groups who invaded the Roman Empire, none was more feared than the Huns. Their superior fighting technique would cause thousands to flee west in the 5th century.

Known as “the Scourge of God,” Attila the Hun was one of Rome’s most fearsome enemies. But who was Attila, and does he deserve such a fearsome reputation?

Known as “the Scourge of God,” Attila the Hun was one of Rome’s most fearsome enemies. But who was Attila, and does he deserve such a fearsome reputation?

The snake and staff is a popular medical symbol that has been used for centuries. But what are its origins? Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Newtons Laws, Snake Art, Medical Symbols, Greek Gods, Occult, Deities

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The snake and staff is a popular medical symbol that has been used for centuries. But what are its origins?

Asclepius was the ancient Greek healer who could bring the dead back to life. But why did the Greeks come to associate him with snakes? Hygeia, Environment Agency, Trojan War, Healing Arts, Greeks, He Is Able

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Healing Arts

Greeks

He Is Able

Asclepius was the ancient Greek healer who could bring the dead back to life. But why did the Greeks come to associate him with snakes?

Asclepius is a lesser-known Greek hero with remarkable talents for healing and medicine. But how did he come to be so powerful? Herbology, Museum Of Fine Arts, Greek Mythology

Herbology

Museum Of Fine Arts

Greek Mythology

Asclepius is a lesser-known Greek hero with remarkable talents for healing and medicine. But how did he come to be so powerful?

Apollo was the god of light, arts, poetry and oracles, with his centre of worship in Delphi, but also the god of plague and medicine.

Apollo was the god of light, arts, poetry and oracles, with his centre of worship in Delphi, but also the god of plague and medicine.

A closer look into the life of Asclepius, the demigod son of Apollo and a healer so talented he threatened the authority of the gods.

A closer look into the life of Asclepius, the demigod son of Apollo and a healer so talented he threatened the authority of the gods.

10 of the most notorious pirates in history

Thomas Aquinas is the founder of a religious and philosophical doctrine of Thomism. What are the key ideas of this theory?

Thomas Aquinas is the founder of a religious and philosophical doctrine of Thomism. What are the key ideas of this theory?

The Achaemenid Kings of Persia ruled over the largest empire in the Near East. These are the 12 Kings who led the empire, from its founding to its fall.

The Achaemenid Kings of Persia ruled over the largest empire in the Near East. These are the 12 Kings who led the empire, from its founding to its fall.

Alexander the Great was a legendary historical figure who united ancient Greece and began the historically significant Persian campaign.

Alexander the Great was a legendary historical figure who united ancient Greece and began the historically significant Persian campaign.

The Cult of Orphism was a mystery sect supposedly founded by the hero Orpheus. The cult’s followers believed in reincarnation and original sin.

The Cult of Orphism was a mystery sect supposedly founded by the hero Orpheus. The cult’s followers believed in reincarnation and original sin.

Lindisfarne, Northumberland: The Holy Island with a castle, priory and 1,500 years of history

Lindisfarne, Northumberland: The Holy Island with a castle, priory and 1,500 years of history

The Four Cardinal Virtues in Ancient Greece

Mexican Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Pre-Hispanic Mayan Settlement

Mexican Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Pre-Hispanic Mayan Settlement

Known by some as the father of Impressionism, Claude Monet was a prolific French painter of the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. His works still command impressive prices at Christie’s and Sotheby’s Turner Painting, Oil Painting, J.m.w. Turner, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Clark Art, Jmw, Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Royal Academy Of Arts, Edgar Degas

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Known by some as the father of Impressionism, Claude Monet was a prolific French painter of the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. His works still command impressive prices at Christie’s and Sotheby’s

Monet and Manet are two pioneering late 19th century artists with remarkably similar names. But did they actually have anything in common? Art History, Impressionist Paintings, Impressionism, Barbizon School, Parisian Art, Courtauld, Gustave Courbet

Art History

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Impressionism

Barbizon School

Parisian Art

Courtauld

Gustave Courbet

Monet and Manet are two pioneering late 19th century artists with remarkably similar names. But did they actually have anything in common?

Edouard Manet's notorious painting Olympia was one of the most controversial artworks in the entire history of art. Here's why. Artists And Models, Real Model, Edouard Manet, New Theme, Japanese Prints

Artists And Models

Real Model

Edouard Manet

New Theme

Japanese Prints

Edouard Manet's notorious painting Olympia was one of the most controversial artworks in the entire history of art. Here's why.

The 19th-century French painter Édouard Manet is well-known for the scandal surrounding his bold representations of nude women. Discover his life and work in 6 paintings.

The 19th-century French painter Édouard Manet is well-known for the scandal surrounding his bold representations of nude women. Discover his life and work in 6 paintings.

Roger Fry’s landmark exhibition 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists' was a radical event that precipitated the modernist era. Paul Gauguin, Oil On Canvas, Canvas Painting, Canvas Art, Canvas Prints, Painting Tattoo, Canvas Paper, Abstract Canvas, Post Impressionism

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Roger Fry’s landmark exhibition 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists' was a radical event that precipitated the modernist era.

Archaeologists Uncover Intact 52-Foot-Long Ancient Papyrus from 50 BCE

Archaeologists Uncover Intact 52-Foot-Long Ancient Papyrus from 50 BCE

Unesco World Heritage Site, World Heritage Sites, Kailasa Temple Ellora, Caves In India, Sanchi Stupa, Resorts, Ajanta Caves, Ajanta Ellora, Sacred Buildings

Unesco World Heritage Site

World Heritage Sites

Kailasa Temple Ellora

Caves In India

Sanchi Stupa

Resorts

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Ellora

Sacred Buildings

The Longest Wars Ever To Be Fought In Human History