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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 16 February 2021 Support Our Non-Profit Organization Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Become a member to support our non-profit organization – we'll give you ad-free access to the site to say thanks! [Membership]( Featured Video [The World's Oldest Love Poem: The Love Song of Shu-Sin]( World's Oldest Love Poem In [this video]( Kelly recites the world's oldest love poem, which was discovered in the library of Ashurbanipal in Mesopotamia. Latest Articles [John Rolfe]( John Rolfe (l. 1585-1622 CE) was an English merchant and colonist of Jamestown best known as the husband of Pocahontas (l. c. 1596-1617 CE... [read more...]( [Egyptian Pyramids, Hieroglyphics, & Art]( We have prepared three lesson plans including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Multiple choice quiz... [read more...]( [Pocahontas]( Pocahontas (l. c. 1596-1617 CE, also known as Amonute, Matoaka) was the daughter of Wahunsenacah (l. c. 1547 - c. 1618 CE, also known as Chief... [read more...]( [Gundestrup Cauldron]( The Gundestrup Cauldron is a gilded silver bowl found in Gundestrup in Denmark in 1891 CE. It was likely made in the Balkans, perhaps in the... [read more...]( [Tobacco & Colonial American Economy]( The most important cash crop in Colonial America was tobacco, first cultivated by the English at their Jamestown Colony of Virginia in 1610... [read more...]( [Celtic Feasts]( Feasts were an important part of ancient Celtic culture which marked important dates in the calendar and community successes. They were, too... [read more...]( [Ptolemaic Dynasty in Ancient Egypt]( We have prepared one lesson plan including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Open questions adaptable... [read more...]( [The Island of Gla A Mycenaean Mystery Solved?]( The island of Gla, an enigmatic Mycenaean citadel in the north-eastern corner of the Copais basin lies 70 miles north of Athens, in the region... [read more...]( [Celtic Warrior]( The warriors of Celtic Europe were amongst the most distinctive of any fighters in the ancient world. With their great height, long hair and... [read more...]( [A Brief History of Tobacco in the Americas]( The history of tobacco use in the Americas goes back over 1,000 years when natives of the region chewed or smoked the leaves of the plant... [read more...]( Partner Articles [by PubExchange]( Follow Us [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Tumblr]( [SoundCloud]( Partner Magazines [Antiqvvs Magazine]( The unique travel magazine for those who are inspired to travel by their love or interest in archaeology, history or art. [Timeless Travels Magazine]( The unique travel magazine for those who are inspired to travel by their love or interest in archaeology, history or art. [The Medieval Magazine]( Where the Middle Ages begin: Enjoy expertly curated content about the Middle Ages. [Ancient History Magazine]( Ancient History covers all aspects of the ancient world: politics, society, literature, language, religion, economics, and art - all in one magazine! [Ancient Warfare]( Ancient Warfare is a unique publication focused exclusively on soldiers, battles, and tactics, all before 600 AD. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Ancient History Encyclopedia Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [Ancient History Encyclopedia Limited]( is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Donate Now]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Privacy Notice We collect and share hashed or anonymized user data with trusted third parties. If you do not wish your data to be shared, opt out by clicking this link: [do not sell my personal information](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](