Showing posts with label Greece. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greece. Show all posts

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Anthropology.

 Anthropology is a field of study. The Greek word ánthrōpos  (ἄνθρωπος) means "human". Another Greek word lógos (λόγος) means "study". 

This science studies human behavior, human biology (βιολογία), and societies. There is a cultural anthropology.

This branch of study appeared in ancient Greece. Scientist and philosopher Aristotle (Ἀριστοτέλης) used this word. Anthropology studied human nature and soul.

The science of human has evolved over the centuries. In XVIII and XIX centuries, anthropology was formed. History, culture, language, and psychology are parts of anthropology.

Many scientists and philosophers did a lot of for this science. Among them were Leonardo da Vinci and Carl Linnaeus.

Also, anthropology studies primitive society and human body.

Archaeologists find various excavations.

Students study this science in colleges and universities.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Great people: Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great also known as Alexander III of Macedon was born on July 20, 356 B.C. His parents were King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. His teacher was Aristotle.

In 336 B.C. became a king of Macedonia. During his reign there were several wars in history.

Alexander the Great fought in Persia, Egypt, Greece, Asia. He was a famous person in ancient world.

King of Macedonia died on June 13, 323 B.C. in Babylon. Alexander III of Macedon was 32 years old.

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