Dig Into History Magazine for Kids and Teens - October 2017
Dig Into History Magazine for Kids and Teens - October 2017
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In this issue
Homer's Iliad - t’s a tale you know—but one so powerful that each time you “meet” it, you find more to like and perhaps dislike. Ancient, yes—but with something for every person and every age!
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More than 3,000 years ago, the Achaeans, as the ancient Greeks called themselves, sailed east to Troy (also known as Ilion) and then spent 10 long years in a bloody war against the Trojans.
4 mins
The Who & The What
The Iliad, as we know it today, consists of 15,693 lines of poetry.
2 mins
The Role Of The Gods
The Olympian gods play an important role in Homer's Iliad. Their nature and power provide the setting in which the heroes act, and their interventions in human affairs decisively shape the plot of the epic.
2 mins
Weapons + Warfare
Homer’s Iliad tells the story of a war.
2 mins
A Tale Forever Told
Heavy-hearted Helen of Troy weaves a tapestry of heroic and horrific scenes related to the war being fought “on account of herself.”
3 mins
Kings And Heroes
Recognize these scenes? Heroes and kings of ancient empires strive for victory and glory.
1 min
A Fair Price From Medieval Turkey
Nasreddin Hodja was a 13th-century teacher, philosopher, and judge.
1 min
Fiction Or Fact?
After the Greek hero Patroclus dies in battle, Achilles arranges a spectacular funeral for his close friend.
3 mins
Shot From The Past
How did a German gun from the First World War end up, 9,000 miles away, in a small north Queensland mining town?
1 min
Tabulae Iliacae
Tabulae Iliacae refers to a series of 22 marble relief tablets that were found in Rome, each with scenes that depict events related to the Trojan War.
1 min
Dig Into History Magazine for Kids and Teens Description:
Publisher: Cricket Media
Category: Children
Language: English
Frequency: 9 Issues/Year
Dig Into History is the magazine where history and archaeology meet for children ages 9 to 14 years. Each issue covers an individual theme with a special 10- to 12-page section that focuses on an archaeological discovery or topic. Articles are written by experts and always accompanied by word games and projects.
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