Tutankhamun was born in 1345 BCE as Tutankhaten, meaning "living image of Amun". He became king at age 8-9 after his father's death in 1336 BCE. Initially ruled Egypt in chaos after his father's religious reforms. Changed name to Tutankhamun and married Ankhsenamun
Greek mythology tells stories of gods, heroes, and rituals of ancient Greeks. Plato recognized myths contained fiction elements, but Greeks viewed them as true. Greek myths influenced Western civilization's arts and literature
Strontium is a soft, yellowish alkaline earth metal with atomic number 38. Forms dark oxide layer when exposed to air. Melting point is 777°C, boiling point 1377°C. Density is 2.64 g/cm³, intermediate between calcium and barium
Pagoda traces origins to stupa, developed in ancient India. Most pagodas built for religious purposes, especially Buddhist. Chinese pagodas blend Chinese tower and pavilion styles. Pagodas spread across Asia, taking on diverse regional forms
Forum was originally a marshy lake drained by Cloaca Maxima. First public buildings appeared in 7th century BC. Forum transformed from cemetery to public space in 8th century BC. Romulus and Titus formed alliance at Vulcanal in early Forum
Vikings were seafaring people from Scandinavia who raided and settled from 793 to 1066. They raided, traded, and settled across Europe, reaching North America and Mediterranean. Vikings established colonies in Iceland, Greenland, and Normandy. They raided Byzantine Empire and briefly attacked Constantinople