5 Curious Astronomical Predictions Democritus Got Right
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Democritus of Abdera – one of the famous ancient Greek philosophers, often considered the founder of the theory of atomism,…
Ancient Civilizations
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Discover the world’s most mysterious ancient civilizations, from lost cities and megalithic structures to forgotten knowledge and unsolved archaeological puzzles.
Vikings – From Pirates to Colonizers of America
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Many people believe that the Vikings were a nationality. On the contrary, they were something like a military alliance that…
These Are Isaac Newton’s Predictions of the Future Made Over 300 Years Ago
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Mankind has long awaited the end of the world. The most recent example was 2012. Many stocked up on canned…
The Soviets Planned Manned Missions To Mars In 1985
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The Soviet Union had real plans to send humans to Mars decades ago. This was revealed in a declassified document…
The Fascinating Story Behind Ancient Egypt’s Golden Mummies
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Until about 25 years ago, no one had any idea of the extent of Bahariya’s archaeological treasure. This changed by…
5 Tools Used By The Ancient Romans To Build Their World-Famous Roads
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In the era of the Republic, the Romans began to build paved roads, gradually covering not only Italy but also…
Queen Zenobia of Palmyra, The Woman That Challenged The Roman Empire
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From ancient times the image of a woman is associated with that of life because the woman is the one…
Who Was Viracocha – One Of The Most Prominent Ancient Deities In South America
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Inca mythology is a bit confusing as there are different versions. In general, the gods and legends of the Andean…
7 Things You Should Know About The 7 Wonders Of The Ancient World
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Every person has thought about how our ancestors lived, what they thought about, and what they strive for. Well, the…
Myths About the Pleiades Star Cluster Span Back 100,000 Years
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The Pleiades are among the most remarkable asterisms. You may wonder what exactly an asterism is – a characteristic, easily…
Was Nikola Tesla Really Obsessed With The Ancient Pyramids?
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Besides the obvious patents and inventions we have all heard of, Nikola Tesla had many other interests that would surprise…
How Did The Ancient Romans Keep Track Of Time?
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Ancient Romans divided the day into daytime and nighttime but the way they measured time was different. The day consisted…
Medieval Entertainment; How Did Medieval People Have Fun?
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For most people, the medieval era is associated either with the dark ages and the blazing fires of the Inquisition…
Why Do Statues of Egyptian Pharaohs Have Broken Noses?
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Scientists have noticed that many ancient Egyptian pharaoh statues lack noses. At first, it was attributed to the fact that…
How Roman Emperors Were Turned Into Gods In Ancient Rome
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After the death of a Roman emperor, it was time for his apotheosis. This was the name of the complex, lengthy,…
Why Is 536 Considered The Worst Year in Human History?
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If you think that in 2019, 2020, 2021, everything was bad – the coronavirus, the ruble, oil, and the entire…
The Handbag Of The Gods: An Unexplained Symbol Depicted in Ancient Monuments Worldwide
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More and more convincing evidence found over the last two or three decades proves that humanity is a species with…
Did A Massive Comet Impact Destroy an Advanced Civilization on Earth 13,000 Years Ago?
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As the best-selling author and researcher Graham Hancock explains in his book “Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of…
Fast Food In Ancient Rome; What Was the Roman Thermopolium?
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Many today believe that the concept of snack bars, semi-finished products, and fast food, in general, is a result of…
Unwritten Mystery: Is The Babylonian Tablet of Shamash Proof of Advanced Ancient Technology?
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Shamash is the ancient Mesopotamian God of the Sun, justice, morality, and truth, known for his kindness and generosity. He…
Extracting Free Energy From The Air; Nikola Tesla’s Great Dream
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On the night of July 10, 1856, Nikola Tesla was born in the village of Smiljan (then part of the…
Here Are 8 Factors That Led To The Collapse of The Western Roman Empire
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On the border between the 4th and 5th centuries, after almost 500 years of hegemony in the ancient world, the…
Here Are 5 Myths About Cleopatra That Will Surprise You As Untrue
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An untouchable beauty, a devoted lover, she fell victim to the enviers and villains of the strong men she loved….
How an Ancient Babylonian Map of Jupiter Helped Rewrite History
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Babylonian astronomers calculated the motion of the planet Jupiter using an idea that led to integral calculus. This is a…