Iceland National Anthem for Students

“Lofsöngur” also known as “Ó Guð vors lands” (English: “O, God of Our Land”), is the National Anthem of Iceland. Sveinbjörn Sveinbjörnsson composed the music, while the lyrics were authored by Matthías Jochumsson. This was adopted as the national anthem in 1944, … Read more

Science and Technology of Early Islamic World

From roughly 780 CE until 1248 CE, the Islamic Golden Age, science and technology were in full swing. Middle Eastern academics made significant strides in the study of mathematics, physics, geography, and medicine during this … Read more

Pyramids and Architecture of Maya Civilization

The architecture of the Maya culture is renowned. Large palaces, pyramids, and other public structures were constructed by numerous city-states and are still in existence today. To remember their kings and to revere their gods, … Read more

The Hero Twins Myth of Maya Civilization

Two of the most well-known figures from Maya mythology are The Hero Twins. One of the few remaining Maya scriptures, known as the Popol Vuh, tells their story. The Maya Hero Twins’ tale is summarised … Read more

Temples and Priests of Ancient Egypt

The temples were constructed by the Egyptian pharaohs as residences for the gods. Priests carried out rites inside the temples in an effort to win the gods’ favor and defend Egypt from the forces of … Read more