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- 5Th Century Bc -- Cities
Credited with having established democracy in Athens, Cleisthenes' reforms at the end of the 6th Century BC made possible the Golden Age of Athenian civilization that would follow in the 5th Century BC. Born into one of the city's foremost political dynasties, he became the unlikely champion of the people when they rebelled against tyranny. - 5Th Century Bc -- China
Stretching 6,000km in a dotted line across China, the Great Wall was begun in the 5th Century BC. As it snakes across the mountains it conjures up a sense of history which is difficult to grasp until you have experienced it. Following the contours of the remote mountains north of Beijing, this trek along approx 70km undulating section of the wall, is one of physical toughness, cultural fascination and historical intrigue. This is both a country and a trip that will remain with you for a long time! - Iron Age -- Bc
In the British Isles, the Iron Age lasted from about the 5th century BC until the Roman conquest and until the 5th century A.D. in non-Romanised parts. Defensive structures dating from this time are often impressive, for example the brochs of northern Scotland and the hill forts that dotted the rest of the islands. - Sappho -- Centuries
Sappho is the "Alpha Dyke". The first recorded lesbian. She was born on the Island of Lesbos on February 27 sometime in the 6th century. Although historians are certain of the date, the year remains somewhat a mystery, although most believe it to have been between 600 and 650 BC. - Sofia -- Western Europe
Sofia is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe, blending its past and present in a remarkable architectural style. Historic landmarks include the 10th century Boyana Church (one of the UNESCO World Heritage protected sites), the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (one of the world's largest Orthodox churches), and the early Byzantine Church of St Sophia. - Hymns -- Homeric Hymns
In the Homeric Hymns and in Hesiod's Theogony, she is described with the curious epithet "Tritogeneia." The exact meaning of this term is unclear. It seems to mean "Triton-born," perhaps indicating that the sea-god was her father according to some early myths, or that she was born near Lake Triton in Africa. Another possible meaning is "triple-born" or "third-born," which may refer to her status as the third daughter of Zeus. - Philistines -- Crete
The Philistines are spoken of in the Book of Amos as originating in Caphtor: "saith the LORD: Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and Aram from Kir?" (Amos 9:7). Later, in the 7th century BC, Jeremiah makes the same association with Caphtor. "For the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor, (Jeremiah 47:4). Scholars variously identify the land of Caphtor with Cyprus and Crete and other locations in the eastern Mediterranean. - Athens -- Classical Greek
Athens is a big cultural capital with an incomparable range of monuments dating from the antiquity to the Byzantine times through to the modern day. It offers a large choice of hotels, where you will enjoy the famous Greek hospitality and the delicious Mediterranean cuisine in its natural context. - Crucifixion -- Ancient Egypt
History: Crucifixion was most common in ancient Rome. Although it has never been legal in the United States, it is worth noting that a CIA interrogator killed Manadel al-Jamadi in Abu Ghraib Prison in 2003 by crucifixion. The only country to practice crucifixion as an official form of capital punishment is the Sudan. - Greek and Roman Architecture -- Orders
The most prominent element of Greek and Roman architecture is the column, which is technically referred to as an "order". There are three primary Greek columns: the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Doric column was used as far back as the 7th century BC. The Doric column is the most frequently used column in classically inspired architecture. The Doric column is cylindrical and simply styled, and of the most primitive design, and because of this, it is rather versatile, and works well with many different decor styles.