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Ancient Middle East

The ancient Middle East gave rise to some of the greatest empires in human history, including Mesopotamia, Babylonia, the Persian Empire and the Byzantine Empire.

The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Artist: Loyset Liédet

Byzantine Empire

Babylon

Babylonia

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Silk Road

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How Early Church Leaders Downplayed Mary Magdalene's Influence by Calling Her a Whore

Jesus and Judas

Why Jesus Was Betrayed by Judas Iscariot

Jesus before Pilate before his death.

Why Did Pontius Pilate Have Jesus Executed?

Jesus

The Bible Says Jesus Was Real. What Other Proof Exists?

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What Did Jesus Look Like?

Attila (395-453), also known as Attila the Hun. Ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. Colord engraving. (Photo by: Prisma/UIG via Getty Images)

Attila

HISTORY: Sumer

Sumer

HISTORY: Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

HISTORY: The Persian Empire

Persian Empire

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Jerusalem

John the Baptist

Where is the Head of Saint John the Baptist?

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Explore 10 Biblical Sites: Photos

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Masada

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Palmyra

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Petra

Videos

History Shorts: Hanukkah's Celebration of Religious Freedom
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History Shorts: Hanukkah's Celebration of Religious Freedom

The invention of written language replaced the oral tradition and allowed civilizations to store and share knowledge.
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Writing