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Few subjects have more enduring fascination than ancient Egypt. Its history stretching back into the mists of time, its monumental pyramids, sphinxes, and gigantic portrait sculptures, its preoccupation with the afterlife, its mummies and treasure-filled tombs—all combine to exert their hold on the public imagination. But in addition to recording the pomp and splendor of mighty kings and their triumphs, the Egyptian civilization also documented the farmer's seasonal tasks and the minutiae of daily life, presenting a remarkably detailed and full account of an ancient and powerful civilization. Go Inside Britannica to experience Egyptomania!
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The History of Egypt from the Earliest Times to the Islamic Conquest
Ancient Egypt can be thought of as an oasis in the desert of northeastern Africa, as its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. Learn more about ancient Egypt from its prehistory up to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century AD:
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Egyptian Art and Architecture
Geographical factors were predominant in forming the particular character of Egyptian art and architecture. By providing Egypt with the most predictable agricultural system in the ancient world, the Nile afforded a stability of life in which arts and architecture readily flourished:
Pictured: Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
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Pictured: The Rosetta Stone. Courtesy of the trustees of the British Museum
A broken slab of black granite, the Rosetta Stone was found near the town of Rosetta in Egypt in 1799. It bore three panels of inscriptions: two were the Egyptian language but written differently, one in hieroglyphics and one in demotic script, and one in Greek in the Greek alphabet. A Briton and a Frenchman solved the riddle of the stone—all three inscriptions were identical in content.
This discovery provided a key to the interpretation of other hieroglyphic inscriptions and opened the way to the full understanding of the ancient civilization.
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Frank Lloyd Wright (pictured), who was born on June 8, 1867, brought his unique vision to American architecture. As we approach the 140th anniversary of his birth, we are inclined to examine the role of the building arts in human existence. The art and technique of designing and building embrace both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. Built structures provides shelter, facilitates movement, and expresses ideas. They can range in complexity from a simple footbridge stretched across a mountain chasm to a monumental palace (such as the Forbidden City) or an enormous tomb (such as the Taj Mahal). Among the oldest man-made works still standing, the Pyramids of Giza remain the idiom of late 20th-century buildings, such as I.M. Pei’s new entrance to the Louvre in Paris.
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Pre-Modern Architects
Entrusted with the task of building a wide variety of structures such as palaces, places of worship, and public-use buildings, these architects still found a way to balance aesthetic beauty and functionality with their designs, many of which still stand today:
Pictured: Sultan Ahmed Cami (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, designed by Mehmed Aga, 1609–16.
• Andrea Palladio
• Vitruvius
• Sinan
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Modern Architects
Influenced by the great architects and city planners of pre-modern times, these individuals are known the world over for their often unconventional designs:
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• Louis Kahn
• Zaha Hadid
• Antoni Gaudí
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What are the Seven Wonders of the World? Think fast. Well, if you think you knew, you might want to reconsider. Ok, so there really isn’t just one list of wonders. The best-known lists are those of the 2nd-century-BC writer Antipater of Sidon and of a later but unknown observer of the 2nd century BC who claimed to be the mathematician Philon of Byzantium. Included on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were... (read more)
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Amidst the backdrop of the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the war in Iraq, American voters head to the polls on November 7 to determine control of Congress. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for grabs, as are 33 of the U.S. Senate's 100 seats. The Republican Party is seeking to maintain its grip on power, while the Democrats are trying to win the 15 House and 6 Senate seats they need to wrest control of Congress for the first time since they were swept from power in 1994 after four-decades of almost uninterrupted control of both
chambers. The United States is but one of many countries whose politics have been influenced by the global war on terrorism.
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The Institutions
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The Background
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• September 11 Attacks
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• Economic and Political Background
• War on Terrorism
• George W. Bush
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Global Effects on Elections
The war in Iraq has also influenced politics in other countries, where some leaders, such as Tony Blair and John Howard, were re-elected, while the ruling parties that supported the U.S. and British-led invasion of Iraq (such as those in Italy and Spain) were defeated at the polls.
• United Kingdom: Tony Blair
• Australia: John Winston Howard
• Spain: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
• Italy: Silvio Berlusconi;
Romano Prodi
The party that occupies the presidency of the United States and the White House usually loses seats in midterm elections. Capitalizing on public approval for his handling of the global war on terror, George W. Bush's Republican Party defied history, picking up seats in 2002. However, in modern times no party in control of the White House has ever picked up seats in the midterm election of the sixth year of a president's term.
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Long before the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 15th century, indigenous peoples inhabited the Americas for thousands of years, rich with their own languages, cultures, and innovations. After the subsequent Spanish conquest and colonization, a new cultural heritage developed -- one that combined elements from the indigenous cultures of the Americas with that of Spain. This vibrant culture thrives today in South, Central, and North America.
In the United States, September 15–October 15 is known as Hispanic Heritage Month, and is when the achievements of Hispanics are honoured. Explore Britannica’s guide to Hispanic Heritage in the Americas to find out more about the people, places, topics, and events central to Hispanic history and culture, as well as to the Hispanic experience today.
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Important Figures
Encyclopædia Britannica examines the individuals who have shaped Hispanic Heritage with an extensive collection of biographies, including:
Politicians and Activists
• Cesar Chavez (pictured)
• Emiliano Zapata
• Che Guevara
• Oscar Arias Sánchez
• Alberto Gonzales
• Michelle Bachelet
Athletes
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• Diego Armando Maradona
• Fernando Valenzuela
• Roberto Durán
Conquistadores and Explorers
• Hernando de Soto (pictured)
• Juan Ponce de León
• Vasco Núñez de Balboa
• Hernán Cortés
• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
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Culture
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• Quinceañera
Literature and Art
• Latin American literature
• Latin American art
• Frida Kahlo (pictured)
• Octavio Paz
• Gabriel García Márquez
• Sandra Cisneros
Music and Dance
• Jarabe (pictured)
• Salsa
• Rumba
• Tango
• Mariachi
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History
Encyclopædia Britannica examines the peoples, institutions, and events throughout history that have had an effect on Hispanic culture:
Mesoamerica
• Aztec (pictured)
• Inca
• Maya
• Teotihuacán
• Machu Picchu
• Chichén Itzá
Viceroyalties
• Viceroyalty of New Granada
• Viceroyalty of New Spain
• Viceroyalty of Peru
• Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata
Wars and Conflict
• Falkland Islands War (pictured)
• Spanish–American War
• Battle of Ayacucho
• Cuban Missile Crisis
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• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
• Good Neighbor Policy
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• Latino Voters
• National Council of Hispanic Women
• Debating Bilingual Education
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• Dolores Huerta
• Luis W. Alvarez
• Mario Molina
• Antonia Novello
• Tito Puente
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Before the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Central America, the Maya possessed one of the greatest civilizations of the Western Hemisphere. They practiced agriculture, built great stone buildings and pyramid temples, worked gold and copper, created a sophisticated calendar, and made use of a form of hieroglyphic writing.
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Science Fiction or "sci-fi" is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.
The term science fiction was popularized, if not invented, in the 1920s by one of the genre's principal advocates, the American publisher Hugo Gernsback. The Hugo Awards, presented each August since 1953 by the World Science Fiction Society, are named after him. These achievement awards are given to the top science fiction writers, editors, illustrators, films, and "fanzines."
This month, Encyclopædia Britannica celebrates the Hugo Awards with a new article on science fiction. Take a look at some of the originators of the genre and the many ideas that often seem to presciently reflect future societies and technologies.
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Science fiction to science fact
Considered by some as the grandmother of science fiction, this author's Frankenstein (1817) has been turned into a horror classic by motion pictures, but the novel itself is about the ability of science to do what seemed impossible when the novel was written — create a new species of life. The novel makes tentative overtures to future advances in biotechnology and bioengineering.
In 1865, this French author published De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon; 1873). He imagined a number of scientific devices and developments that eventually came to be — including the submarine, scuba gear, television, and space travel.
This author of such science fiction classics as The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine acquired a reputation as a prophet of the future, and indeed, foresaw certain developments in the military use of aircraft, space exploration and atomic explosives.
This British novelist's Brave New World (1932) is a nightmarish vision of a society based on the advances in cloning and genetic engineering that are now within scientific reach.
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