Archimedes of Syracuse (Greek χρχιμήδης Archimēdēs) born around 287 BC probably in Syracuse; Died in 212 BC, was a Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer. He is considered one of the most important mathematicians of antiquity.
The Frankish dominions in Merovingian times (486-768). from the decline of the Roman empire: Asia and of the New world connected with European.
Clovis first king of the Franks. Ruler of the Frankish kingdom. Founder of the Merovingian dynasty.
The Saxon Heptarchy in England. A map of Britain during the Saxon octarchy. ARMS OF THE ANGLO-SAXON KINGS.
Darius III and Courtiers Asia Tempi Antichi. Persia. Dario III E Cortigiani.
The Cimmerii or Cimbrians and the Celtae or Celts, who wandered from the shores of the Thracian Bosphorus to the northern coasts of Europe.
Cyrus II of Persia Born around 590 BC to 580 BC; died August 530 BC. Asia Tempi Antichi. Persia. Ciro sul campo di Battaglia.
WHAT we now call France or the “land of the Franks” was formerly termed Gaul,* the “land of the Celts,”
View of the Pool Amygdalon or Hezekiah, and the Domes of the Church of the Resurrection. The Hospice of Saladin. Minaret of Omar. Dome of the Greek Chapel.
THE DAWN OF CHRISTIANITY IN BRITAIN. The first preaching of christianity in Britain. A new power had already been in operation before the coming of the Saxons,—that power before which… Read More
