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The last of the Pagan Worthies is known as one of the most successful military leaders of Rome. In this article, you will learn about this man, along with the first of the Jewish Worthies , Joshua , who is known as the leader who would succeed Moses. Julius Caesar Julius Caesar (also known as…
As stated before, hurricanes threatened the production of “Troy,” where one actually traveled on the set in the night and completely demolished Brad Pitt’s house. He managed to wake up around four in the morning, but fatigued from filming the night before , he had slept through the hurricane. Additional trivia and facts regarding this…
“Troy” was nominated for an Oscar, taking home three awards out of the 15 total nominations it would receive in its stint on top. In this article, the accolades are listed, as well as a collection of interesting trivia concerning the film. Award Wins for “Troy” “Troy” won an ASCAP Award for Top Box Office…
Ancient civilization life and the characters that have emerged as influential or unforgettable have laid down the foundation for an assortment of great films over the years. In this article, you will learn a little background information on “Troy,” which starred Brad Pitt and detailed the events and life surrounding Achilles and the fall of…
In this article, you will learn a bit about Bruriah, a 2nd century historic figure who earned a rather significant place in religious history. This wise woman has a remarkable life and family story, which has led to a handful of legends lingering as part of her legacy , including tales regarding her husband, father,…
Evidence proves that Bruriah married Rabbi Meir and that she became a woman full of wisdom and great compassion. A popular story regarding the woman shows that she was even able to hold in the death of her sons (who passed away on the Sabbath) and shelter her husband the news until the end of…
A well-preserved statue depicting a significant Egyptian queen was found in March, which was located at the extensive mortuary temple of Amenhotep III situated on the West Bank of Luxor. In this article, you will also uncover information on newly discovered temple ruins, as well as a rare fossil find. Well-Preserved Queen Uncovered , Egypt…
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An ancient gold necklace has been discovered in Peru, which will serve as one of the earliest known gold jewelry pieces made in the Americas. This discovery and a new project involving Stonehenge is the topic of this article. Ancient Gold Jewelry Uncovered , Peru The necklace is estimated close to 4,000 years old ,…
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In this final installment of Seven Sages exploration, you will meet Cleobulus of Lindos, who also brought another great mind into the world. Secondly, Bias of Priene is discussed as one of the Seven Sages , a man who had a kind heart, which created a wealth of stories during his lifetime. Cleobulus of Lindos…
As you continue to explore the ins and outs of the Seven Sages of Greece, you will now encounter the background information of Pittacus of Mytilene, who has an entertaining tale on how he was able to become ruler of a city. This article also mentions Periander of Corinth, who earned the title of tyrant…