Apiladey's Journals
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History of the Crocus (Saffron)
Historical
| There are several bulbs which were cultivated by man longer than the tulip. One such bulb was the lavender-flowered, fall-blooming crocus (C. sativus... |
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History of the Tulip
Historical
| Depending on one's personal tastes, most people would say the most beautiful flower was probably the orchid, or maybe a Protea, but the tulip would be... |
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History of the Lilies
Historical
| The first lily known to western civilization was the Madonna lily (Lilium candidum). According to the Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening - Bulbs by ... |
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Histories of the Other Bulbs
General
| "Since the beginning of time, nomadic tribes have brought their native flora, much of it bulbous, with them in their migrations, spreading intere... |
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Welcome to my Bitum! When I first came to Babylon, I was an apothecary. Unfortunately, it took a while to learn about the medicinal plants in the area, so initially I could only offer two prescriptions; an Apple-a-day or A-pill-a-day. Together, those became my name here. Now, as Minister of Trade for the Babylonian Empire, I seldom get to dabble in my old apothecary shop.
 
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All Posts (2521) Messages posted by Apiladey
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Apiladey's 12 Groups
The Curia
Position: Praetors
Level 5
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The Assembly
Position: Seers
Level 4
Serious discussion for group development, management and successful growth in a peaceful and cooperative environment.
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Kart Hadasht ~ Queen of the Seas
Position: The One Hundred and Four
Level 5
Carthage ~ a city of unsurpassed sailors, unsurpassed merchants, seldom surpassed soldiers.
From its foundation, to its fall.
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The Flooding of the Black Sea
Position: Leader
Level 6
In 5600, the Mediterranean flooded into the Black Sea lake with so much force, it drove the many peoples around it far away. Some carried civilization to Sumeria and Egypt, others built the world's largest buildings along their path to modern-day Paris. Come face the starvation, theft and wars these people encountered.
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The Round Table
Position: Current and Former Scribes of Meso
Level 6
A place where current and former Scribes, as well as Volunteers of
Mesopotamia can discuss things, which deal solely with our fair land, on equal
footing.
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The Light of the East
Position: Three Good Men
Level 5
Exploring the history, culture, art and customs of Ancient and Medieval Asia.
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Russia
Position: Grand Duke
Level 5
The History and Culture of Russia and Its Peoples...
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A Confederacy of Dunces
Position: The Return of the NinnyHammers
Level 6
It can be said that each one of us here at AncientWorlds insist on being known as a bunch of self-proclaimed, smart alecks when it comes to Ancient History; however when it comes to Popular Culture, sometimes it pays to be a Dunce!
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Between the Rivers: Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia
Position: En
Level 5
This group is dedicated to discussing the religious beliefs of the ancient peoples who lived in Mesopotamia and Persia.
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Complete List of Apiladey's 12 Groups
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