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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 18 February 2020 Support Our Non-Profit Organisation Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Become a member to support our non-profit organization – we'll give you ad-free access to the site to say thanks! [Membership]( Scholarship We are happy to announce one scholarship to attend the USI UNESCO Summer School 2020 on ICT and Cultural Heritage in Indonesia. The scholarship will pay the full tuition fees for one applicant. [Learn More]( Latest Articles [Ancient Israelite Art]( Ancient Israelite art traditions are evident especially on stamps seals, ivories from Samaria, and carvings, each with motifs connecting it... [read more...]( [Was Cleopatra Beautiful?]( The idea that Cleopatra VII (69-30 BCE), the famous last queen of ancient Egypt, owed her powerful position to her beauty persists. “The... [read more...]( [The Red Handprints of Cozumel & Tulum]( The Maya sites of San Gervasio (on the island of Cozumel) and Tulum (on the mainland of Mexico in Quintana Roo) are often overlooked for the... [read more...]( [Skulls, Temples & Churches: A Visit to the Walled City of Evora]( The sunbaked plain of the Alentejo region in central Portugal is called planicie dourada (golden plain) by the Portuguese, and it is... [read more...]( [Richard, Duke of York]( Richard, 3rd Duke of York (l. 1411-1460 CE) was the richest man in England and one of the nobles who sparked off the Wars of the Roses... [read more...]( [A Visitor's Guide to Herculaneum]( In the first part of our new travel series devoted to the archaeological sites around the Bay of Naples, we shared some hints and tips as... [read more...]( [Angkor Wat]( Angkor Wat is a temple complex in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu in the 12th century CE... [read more...]( [Monsters & Heroes of Scotland: Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness]( The Scottish Highlands are among the most impressive landscapes in the world with some of the most famous sites - Urquhart... [read more...]( [Faravahar]( The faravahar is the best-known symbol from ancient Persia of the winged sun disk with a seated male figure in the center. It is thought to... [read more...]( [Causes of the Wars of the Roses]( The Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE) was a series of dynastic conflicts between the monarchy and the nobility of England. The ‘wars&rsquo... [read more...]( [Fire Temple]( Fire Temples are places of worship in the Zoroastrian religion. They were known as ataskada (“house of fire”) by the Persians... [read more...]( Follow Us [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Tumblr]( [SoundCloud]( Partner Magazines [Timeless Travels Magazine]( The unique travel magazine for those who are inspired to travel by their love or interest in archaeology, history or art. [The Medieval Magazine]( Where the Middle Ages begin: Enjoy expertly curated content about the Middle Ages. [Ancient History Magazine]( Ancient History covers all aspects of the ancient world: politics, society, literature, language, religion, economics, and art - all in one magazine! [Ancient Warfare]( Ancient Warfare is a unique publication focused exclusively on soldiers, battles, and tactics, all before 600 AD. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Ancient History Encyclopedia Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [Ancient History Encyclopedia Limited]( is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Donate Now]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Privacy Notice We collect and share hashed or anonymized user data with trusted third parties. If you do not wish your data to be shared, opt out by clicking this link: [do not sell my personal information](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](