Joshua Mark
Joshua J. Mark holds advanced degrees in literature and philosophy. He teaches writing and ancient philosophy at Marist College in upstate New York where he lives with his wife and daughter. A freelance writer for over twenty years, Mark's work has appeared in numerous print journals and magazines (Angels on The Earth, Re:Vision, Adams Media and Open Heart Publishing) as well as on-line through sites such as Espresso Fiction, Diddle Dog, Inspirational Thoughts.com, and others. While Mark has published fiction, he is best known for his non-fiction pieces on The Siege of the Alamo, The American Civil War, The Seven Years War (The Battle of Carillon) as well as ancient philosophy and ancient history (Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures). His area of expertise is in ancient Greek philosophy (the Pre-Socratics and Plato) and in Mesopotamian Religion. He is a regular contributor to Ancient History Encyclopedia and has also written on Parkinson's disease. He is the copy-writer for the Parkinson's disease site Hope For A Cure and wrote the publication, `For The Sake of One Another: A Brief Introduction To Parkinson's Disease', released in 2006. Having lived in Germany and Greece and traveled in Egypt, as well as many other countries, Mr. Mark has also published travel writing both on-line and in print and is the author of two novels, screenplays and short stories.
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The Land of Punt
Though obscured by folklore and legend, The Land of Punt not only existed but, once upon a time, provided ancient Egypt with much of its wealth.
Mar 25, 2010
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Shabti Dolls
In the afterlife of the Field of Reeds the deceased was required to answer for work; unless, of course, accompanied by Shabti dolls.
Mar 25, 2010
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Thales of Miletus
Thales of Miletus was the first man, on record, in ancient Greece to suggest that perhaps humans were not the creation of the gods; perhaps all came from water.
Nov 20, 2009
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Xenophanes of Colophon
The Pre-Socratic philosopher Xenophanes affirmed the existence of a single god but denied that humans could ever fully articulate who that god was.
Nov 20, 2009
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Jezebel
Jezebel has been portrayed for centuries as a wicked harlot; recent scholarship and archaeological evidence argue otherwise.
Nov 20, 2009
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The Agora of Athens – A Public Forum
The open-air market of ancient Athens was more than just the place to do one's shopping; it was the center for political, philosophical and civic debate.
Aug 17, 2009
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The Pyramid Texts
The utterances of the Pyramid Texts guided the soul of the dead pharaoh safely to the seat of Ra and assured the living that death was not the end.
Aug 17, 2009
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Persepolis – The Glory of Persia
The great city of Parsa, known by the Greeks as Persepolis, flourished as the capital of the Persian Empire for two hundred years until destroyed by Alexander the Great.
Aug 15, 2009
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Burial In The Ancient World
The way in which human beings treat their dead has changed little since the time of ancient Babylon. The burial of the dead remains an important aspect of every culture.
Aug 15, 2009
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Vestal Virgins the Eternal Maidens of Rome
The priestesses of the goddess Vesta were accorded a level of respect not afforded to most women in ancient Rome; the price was their life-long chastity.
Aug 15, 2009
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