Sentences with phrase «in ancient civilisations»

Floriography was quite popular in ancient civilisations and revived during the Victorian era, but today, only 17 % of people know the meaning of a peony.

In ancient civilisations there were plenty of slaves to carry out laborious work, and so there was no incentive to build machines, but in the Middle Ages Catholic theology taught that unnecessary work was unworthy of the dignity of man, and so great efforts were made to develop labour - saving machinery.

This greatly ennobled matter, and destroyed the belief in cyclic time that is found in all ancient civilisations.

Not exact matches

Here is an ancient civilisation which was once dominant across the Red Sea in South Arabia but also in Egypt.

Thus modern science is built on Christian foundations, and this explains why there was no science as we know it in any of the ancient civilisations ofantiquity.

It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilisation of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilisation of ancient Rome.

Never since the days when rude minds, but minds aflame with the certainty of truth, laid seige to the proud and empty paganism of ancient Rome has there lain before mankind both the need, and the attainable prospect of one world civilisation, confirmed through one Faith from God, and under God, pacified in the unity of one brotherhood, one aim in human affairs, one common charity of end and purpose.

Traditional remedies containing honey were used in the topical treatment of wounds by diverse ancient civilisations.

Professor Sanjeev Gupta, lead author from Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial, said: «The findings challenge our current understanding of how urbanisation in many ancient civilisations began and grew in relation to natural resources.

In an attempt to unravel the mystery, Karen Bruhns has written a stimulating and wide - ranging account of the origins and nature of ancient South American civilisation.

And in Chapter 19, there he is rewriting the history of ancient civilisation.

Evidence of ancient industrial civilisation might include the presence of plastics in the ocean, as well as fossil fuel use and the distribution of fertiliser in agriculture.

Evidence of ancient industrial civilisations might include the presence of plastics in the ocean, as well as fossil fuel use and the distribution of fertiliser in agriculture.

The widely accepted tenet that there was a close relationship between physical health and mental power facilitated the growth of fitness throughout ancient Greece — and this was a civilisation that prized physical perfection like no other in history.

Belief in an afterlife, for example, is common to most ancient civilisations, but it would be strange for a single fruit to be so regularly singled out if it wasn't particularly healthy.

Fenugreek seeds are a very ancient food and are believed to have first been cultivated in Middle Eastern civilisations.

An era is a span of time defined for the purposes of chronology or historiography, as in the regnal eras in the history of a given monarchy, a calendar era Keezhadi excavation leads to ancient civilisation on the banks of Vaigai Carbon dating confirms Keezhadi site is from Sangam era

Keezhadi excavation leads to ancient civilisation on the banks of Vaigai Carbon dating confirms Keezhadi site is from Sangam era 2,100 - year - old Jewish community found in Judea, dating back to Hasmonean period, 600 years earlier than previous finds at the site.

The third game in the second Professor Layton trilogy sees the Professor travelling the world, solving the riddles of an ancient civilisation.

Uncover the famous bronzes from the royal palace in Benin — a glimpse of a thriving ancient civilisation.

It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilisation of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilisation of ancient Rome.

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One of the most amazing things about a visit to Central America is walking in the footsteps of the ancient Maya civilisation that ruled the region for millennia, exploring the uncanny ruins left behind, and tracing its influence on culture there today.

You should also add a day in your diary for Terra Mitica, a massive new theme park that takes the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean as a jumping off point for a very up - to - date adventure experience with all the latest thrill rides and a busy event and show calendar.

One of the most amazing things about a visit to Belize exploring the ruins of the ancient Maya civilisation left behind in the country's jungles.

Huge parts of the knowledge we take for granted today are thanks to the ancient civilisation founded in this small corner of the Mediterranean 3,000 years ago.

This was the Historic Sanctuary of the ancient Incans that the UNESCO, while conferring World Heritage status on it in 1983, described as «among the greatest artistic, architectural and land use achievements anywhere and the most significant tangible legacy of the Inca civilisation.»

Belize is also home to the mysterious and ancient Mayan civilisation and you'll find ruins and archaeological sites dotted all across its landscape, particularly in the Cayo District and Toledo's Deep South.

Many ancient civilisations have left their mark in history, most notably the Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Slavs and Bulgars.

A region rich in culture, history and natural beauty, China is home to ancient civilisations and a plethora of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and offers the intriguing juxtaposition of contemporary urban metropolises with rural escapes, from the legendary peaks and gorges of Lijiang to the boutiques and museums of Beijing

Greece, the birthplace of western civilisation, has a long and fascinating history, made tangible in its magnificent ancient ruins, Byzantine monasteries and Venetian fortresses.

Tikal is the LARGEST set of Ancient Ruins in the Mayan Civilisation and a popular tourist destination for all those visiting Guatemala.

The historical legacy of ancient civilisations such as Greeks, Punics, Romans, Byzantines, Visigoths and Moslems make up a marvellous city the old quarter of which was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999.

Combining one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation with the remarkable treasures of Persia, this unique journey takes in destinations that are rarely experienced by the Western visitor which makes it all the more special.

Greece is an incredible country full of stunning scenery and fascinating history, once home to some of the greatest civilisations in the ancient world.

The opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the ancient Mayan or Aztec civilisations, is around every corner and over every ridge.

Explore Andean Mountain landscapes, ancient civilisations and new cultures in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Taking place in various ancient civilisations, the original Serious Sam was seriously bonkers.

Introducing En, a callow space traveller who, after a century in stasis, arrives at her destination: A Palace born of legend, a marvel of an ancient civilisation eons gone, still awaiting its first human occupants.

In the video Joel Bylos and Lead Designer Oscar Lopez Lacalle describe how the flexible build system can allow players to build virtually anywhere, but how it's not an empty sandbox game and discoveries will be made of ancient civilisations leading to decisions to either to build on top of, around, or in - between the ancient ruinIn the video Joel Bylos and Lead Designer Oscar Lopez Lacalle describe how the flexible build system can allow players to build virtually anywhere, but how it's not an empty sandbox game and discoveries will be made of ancient civilisations leading to decisions to either to build on top of, around, or in - between the ancient ruinin - between the ancient ruins.

The area they are trapped in seems created by an ancient civilisation that no longer exists.

It seems beasts like Trico were common and were revered by this ancient civilisation, based on the Trico statues you can find later on in the game.

BBC Civilisations AR Ancient history seems like a good match for augmented reality, bringing dusty relics and important artifacts to life in a way few platforms can match.

Apparently it involves world travel, someone getting frozen in ice and a mysterious ancient civilisation, but the title and theme seems to be hard to decipher from the logo and screenshots.

Rajk looks like a crumbling remnant of an ancient civilisation, his limbs stunted, his face caved in.

Vezzoli, however, has managed to find an unusal audience in both the academy and fashion worlds, a Prada - clad pop kid pondering ancient civilisation.

While we already live in the realms of what used to be science fiction, we seem to have simultaneously gone back to our ancestral past — a time when ancient civilisations believed spirits inhabited plants, animals, geographic features and even objects.

How do you keep ancient Greek civilisation alive in the 21st - century?

Ancient Greece dominates the intellectual landscape in Europe and Edith Hall looks back to explore what made this civilisation so successful.

But for Maria Brito, the similarities became apparent after her research into the reasons why Classical Greece became such a reference point for Western civilisation: «Ancient Greece was, in many ways, similar to what New York is nowadays: an art - centric place filled with curious thinkers, creative artists, and centres for cultural advancement propelled by a cosmopolitan view of the world.»