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Luminescent substances from ancient history up to the end of the Mamlūk Era (1517 AD): A historical cultural study

This study investigates the history of the discovery of luminescent substances in all their forms Ancient History up to the end of the Mamlūk era (1517 AD). The study then surveys observations from ancient civilizations including the earliest written references to fireflies and myths of luminous gemstones, such as the Buddhist night-shining jewel, Chinese magic painting, and Indian Vedic texts including the Mahabhar…

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Reference · Wikidata

ancient history

human history from the earliest records to the end of the classical periods

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Book · DOAB

Ancient Greek Law

Scholarship on ancient Greek law has diversified in recent years. Conceptual challenges from the division between History of Law and Ancient History have subsided. Also, as the conversation unfolds, new sources hailing from various corners of the Greek world enrich the picture; they complement the prominence previous research has assigned to Athens and Crete as unique places of study. The current volume fully embrac…

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Full text · Open Library

Elements of general history, ancient and modernElements of general history, ancient and modern
cover via Open Library
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Image · DPLA

Ancient HistoryAncient History
University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press, via DPLA
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