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Although the pyramids of Giza are without a doubt one of the greatest, most impressive structures of the ancient world, one cannot write of the pyramids, especially The Great Pyramid…
Nowadays, we are accustomed to skyscrapers that have long crossed the half-kilometer mark. Until about 1300, however, the pyramid of Cheops with its current height of 138m was the tallest…
Have you ever wondered why Niccolo Machiavelli has been amongst the most analyzed and talked about philosophers in the entire history of humanity? We will provide you with our version…
Seneca the Younger’s Stoicism has been one of the most important schools of philosophical thought, and it provides values that can always be used in our way of life and…
Who was Saint Augustine? Augustine of Hippo or Saint Augustine was a theological philosopher from the Imazighen, an ethnic group of indigenous North Africa. He was also a bishop of…
Hellinikon – Introductory Approach One of the most critical factors to consider when completing an in-depth analysis of the ancient world is the interconnection between the different cultures. Hellinikon is…
The Han dynasty lasted more than four centuries, with one interruption, and left behind a political vocabulary that still shapes how Chinese history is told. It began with a rebel…
Throughout antiquity, gender roles and, more specifically, the impact of women in the different societies of ancient Greece have not been an unchangeable aspect. The three societies on which the…
There is enough evidence to suggest that Göbekli Tepe was not just an ancient site, but the remnant of a long-lost ancient civilization absent from history.
On this day, a man was born 165 years ago who knew how to teleport objects, extract energy from nothing, and communicate with extraterrestrials. At least, popular rumors endowed Nikola Tesla with these phenomenal abilities and more.
UK carpet-fitter Stephen Tasker created a prototype for an "ancient machine that defies gravity" that he believed could have been used by the builders of the famous Stonehenge megalithic complex millennia ago.
Hidden in the Yucatan rainforest are many ancient structures, many of which were built thousands of years ago. Throughout the years, many of them have been revealed thanks to archeological…
Among ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and other pre-Hispanic cultures, Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) is manifested as a deity with various motifs, forms, and legends, among which his form of…
The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of these tools progressed into more sophisticated instruments, while others became…
Everyone has heard of the Egyptian pyramids, but few people know that there are almost 200 pyramids in the desert of eastern Sudan, which differ from their counterparts in Giza…
Democritus of Abdera – one of the famous ancient Greek philosophers, often considered the founder of the theory of atomism, possessed encyclopedic knowledge. The pundit studied the exact and natural…
Many people believe that the Vikings were a nationality. On the contrary, they were something like a military alliance that managed to seriously expand its possessions. A classic misconception is…
Isaac Newton’s predictions are often reduced to one date: 2060. The year appears in his handwriting, and that alone has kept the story alive. Every few years, the claim returns…
The Soviet Union had real plans to send humans to Mars decades ago. This was revealed in a declassified document of the CIA, provided by John Greenewald, founder, and owner…
Until about 25 years ago, no one had any idea of the extent of Bahariya’s archaeological treasure. This changed by complete chance and the help… of a donkey. In 1996,…
In the era of the Republic, the Romans began to build paved roads, gradually covering not only Italy but also numerous provinces. Most often, these were relatively straight roads between…
From ancient times the image of a woman is associated with that of life because the woman is the one who gives the beginning of a new life. For millennia,…
Inca mythology is a bit confusing as there are different versions. In general, the gods and legends of the Andean civilizations are intertwined with all sorts of variations. However, one…
Every person has thought about how our ancestors lived, what they thought about, and what they strive for. Well, the answer to the last question is quite simple: judging by…