The Etruscans were the creators of one of the most highly developed cultures of the pre-Roman Era. Having, at one time, control over a significant part of the M

The Hittites created one of the great civilizations of the ancient world, although it remained almost unknown until excavations in the early 20th century reveal

Given the huge advances achieved by research regarding many aspects of the Enlightenment over the past several decades there is certainly a crying need for a on

This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations,