9 Ancient Mesopotamian Inventions and Discoveries We Use Today
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We often forget the innovations that changed the world and speeded the wheel of time and technological progress. We already…
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The Story Behind the Disturbing Ancient Aztec Death Whistle
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The Aztec Death Whistle, a skull-shaped artifact, was not merely a chilling curiosity. Its believed use in psychological warfare and…
Here Are 3 of the Largest Ancient Mesoamerican Cities You’ve Probably Never Heard About
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These ancient Mesoamerican civilizations had some of the most unique cultures in history and built many magnificent cities known to…
Göbekli Tepe the Source of All Megalithic Monuments Including Stonehenge?
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The geometric complexity of Göbekli Tepe, considered by experts the oldest temple in the world, is a wonder to scientists…
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Roman Flexible Glass
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What if the Ancient Romans were so technologically advanced that they invented an unbreakable glass? An invention lost in time…
10 Most Significant Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use Today
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We are so used to the amenities of our modern lives that we hardly think about how most of our…
What if Tools Used to Build Ancient Monuments Were Never Lost?
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Thousands of years ago, humankind erected mind-boggling ancient structures. Many of these monuments have fascinated humankind for centuries. When discussing…
Here Are 5 Reasons Why Sirius And Orion Were So Important to the Ancient Egyptians
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For some reason, Sirius and Orion occupy a special place in the culture of ancient civilizations in Egypt and around…
7 Fascinating Ancient Aztec Artifacts You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
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Archaeology is a tool used by mankind to peer into the past. It helps write history, and from time to…
8 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Sword of Goujian, The Weapon that Defied Time
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Unearthed over 60 years ago, the Sword of Goujian stands out as one of the most fascinating archaeological finds due…
3 Important Reasons the Diary of Merer Isn’t Evidence of How the Great Pyramid Was Built
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The pyramid building fever is thought to have begun in Egypt during the Third Dynasty reign of Djoser. He is…
This is Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Medical Papyri
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Ancient civilizations never cease to amaze with their knowledge of medicine. Whether we speak of Ayurvedic, Chinese, or ancient Egyptian…
5 Famous Missing Ancient Treasures in History
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History tells stories and myths of grand treasures of unimaginable value once owned by the greatest historical or entire civilizations….
5 Ancient Egyptian Wonders That Are Not Pyramids
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There exist many wonderful ancient monuments in Egypt. If you ask a person about the wonders of Egypt, he would…
Leif Erikson- the Viking who discovered America 500 years before the Spanish?
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Could you imagine what an impact the discovery of America must have had on people back in the 15th century?…
Why The Ancient Chinese Pyramids are Shrouded in Mystery
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The Mysterious Pyramids of Northwest China China never ceases to captivate the world with its rich history, economic prowess, and…
Why did ancient civilizations align monuments with the stars?
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The ancient civilizations that shaped our world left us an endless stream of mysteries as if they wanted us to…
The Ancient Chinese May Have Traveled to America Before the Spanish
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What if the ancient Chinese traveled to America before the Spanish? There are many similarities between ancient Mexican cultures and…
Modern Art History: The 5 Greatest Stolen Works of Art
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If you have read the tiniest bit of art history, you would know that there are countless priceless works of…
The Truth About Roman Gladiators and the Different Fighter Classes
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Entertainment was a vital part of life in Ancient Rome and in most cases, the means of entertainment included violence…
5 Ancient Languages Still In Use Today
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Could you imagine that there are over 7000 languages in use today? At least, that is what experts believe, even…
Iconic Ancient Native American Fluted Point Technology Found in Arabia
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To their surprise, a group of researchers has found an iconic Native American stone tool technology in Arabia. Between 13,000…