History - Realonomics

Hinduism

History of Hinduism Origins of HinduismMost scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. But …

Michael III

History of Michael III Michael III (Greek: ??????; January 840 24 September 867) was Byzantine Emperor from 842 to 867. Michael III was the third …

John Carver

History of John Carver What happened John Carver? In the spring of 1621, while working in a field, Carver complained of a pain in his …

Ancient Chinese Philosophy

History of Ancient Chinese Philosophy When did ancient Chinese philosophy start? The term Ancient Chinese Philosophy refers to the belief systems developed by various philosophers …

Plebeians

History of Plebeians The term plebeian referred to all free Roman citizens who were not members of the patrician, senatorial or equestrian classes. Plebeians were …

Silla

History of Silla According to Korean records, Silla was founded by Bak Hyeokgeose of Silla in 57 BCE, around present-day Gyeongju. Hyeokgeose is said to …

Mauryan Empire

History of Mauryan Empire The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya, who had overthrown the Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his …

Eridu

History of Eridu What is the brief history of Eridu? Founded in circa 5400 BCE, Eridu was thought to have been created by the gods …

Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians

History of Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians thelfld, Lady of the Mercians ( c. 870 12 June 918) ruled Mercia in the English Midlands from …

Hanuman

History of Hanuman Hanuman was the son of Vayu, the god of the wind, and Anjana, a celestial nymph. You’re probably wondering how the son …

Midas

History of Midas Midas, in Greek and Roman legend, a king of Phrygia, known for his foolishness and greed. The stories of Midas, part of …

Piraeus

History of Piraeus Piraeus has a long recorded history, dating to ancient Greece. The city was largely developed in the early 5th century BC, when …

Epicurus

History of Epicurus Epicurus, (born 341 bc, Samos, Greecedied 270, Athens), Greek philosopher, author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement. He …

Pushyabhuti Dynasty

History of Pushyabhuti Dynasty

Archimedes

History of Archimedes Archimedes was born about 287 BCE in Syracuse on the island of Sicily. He died in that same city when the Romans …

Hellenic World

History of Hellenic World ‘The Hellenic World’ is a term which refers to that period of ancient Greek history between 507 BCE (the date of …

Burial

History of Burial Burial methods. In many cultures, human corpses were usually buried in soil. The roots of burial as a practice reach back into …

Swahili Coast

History of Swahili Coast The Swahili Coast peaked during the medieval period. This happened from around the 11th century to the 15th century. During that …

Ancient Persian Mythology

History of Ancient Persian Mythology Persian mythology developed in what is now Iran around 1500 bce. About a thousand years later, a religion known as …

Chagatai Khanate

History of Chagatai Khanate The Chagatai Khanate (also Chaghatai, Jagatai, Chaghatay or Ca’adai, c. 1227-1363 CE) was that part of the Mongol Empire (1206-1368 CE) …