Stonehenge. It is a monument that draws millions of visitors per year to a remote location in the English countryside. But how did it get there? And more importantly, why? Stonehenge was built several thousand years ago, by the prehistoric people living in southern England. As technology advances, the mysteries of its construction are becoming known, but, the long-wondered question of why it was built is still the subject of much speculation. A ritualistic healing center and an astronomical calendar
The Mycenaean and Minoans were two of the most powerful and culturally unique civilizations in Greece during the Bronze Age. The Minoans emerged circa 2000 BC, and lasted until circa 1400 BC, strongly influencing Mycenaean culture resulting in numerous similarities between civilizations. Despite blurred lines, Mycenaean civilization held several noticeable differences, particularly in the practices of architecture, art, and language. While both the Minoans and Mycenaean civilizations resided in
The Bronze age occurred in the years of 3300 to 1200 B.C.E. and was particularly recognized by technological advancements made in weaponry and tools. This was made possible through the invention of bronze (a substance made of copper mixed with 10% tin) The bronze age is devided into three main sections The Early, The Middle, and The Late Bronze age In the early bronze age (staring at 3300 and ending at 2000 B.C.E.) a plethora of new ideas where being created. The ideas ranged from the spoke wheel
three major eras: stone, bronze, and modern age. The first weapons used by humans were spears. Spears were used to kill small to medium prey, such as: deer, rabbits, beavers, and other various mammals. The spear was made by sharpening the end of a stick; rolling the stick in a fire, then rubbing it against a stone. Michael Marshall of NewScientist.com states that “The first spear was found in Germany now near Schoningen.” It has been recorded that chimpanzees have used