You will find out about practical chemistry in the ancient world, as well as how religious philosophies affected the sciences. Italian Genealogy Covering subjects such as ancient Italy and Italian tribes, this website is a fine source of information about the early development of civilization in Italy. This is a good place to begin for your study of Italian history. Lamps in Antiquity Learn about the history of and view a collection of ancient oil lamps. Just think, if it weren't for Thomas Edison, we'd have to watch television by oil lamp or candle light.
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There are in-text links to various subjects which offer further information. Some of the photos may be disturbing to younger readers. Located in South Pacific 2400 miles southwest of Concepcion, Chile's Easter Island has been described as the world's largest open-air museum. Also Chichen Itza, Stonehenge, the Ancient Americans, and the 'Hidden Canyons of the Southwest. Here is a remarkable collection of images and texts relating to most of the western ancient world.