Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered
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In what is a sensational find, the ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater — the elusive imperial theater — have been…
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10 interesting facts about the Cult of Mithras
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Everyone who reads me on Curiosmos knows how much I love history. In this Article, I touch base with a…
The Lycurgus Cup: A Mystical Ancient Artifact and Its Five Remarkable Features
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This particular Roman glass artifact, the Lycurgus Cup, is not only the sole surviving example crafted from its distinct type…
Time Travel Through History: 8 Inventions Far Ahead of Their Time
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The Future in the Past: Discovering Ingenious Minds That Transcended Tim Human beings have always been fascinated with the idea…
Soaring High: 7 Astounding Facts About the Aquila, Rome’s Majestic Legionary Symbol
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7 Facts About the Aquila The aquila, or eagle, has long been a symbol of power, courage, and nobility. For…
10 Astonishing Facts About the Antikythera Mechanism – The World’s First Computer
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A Mysterious Marvel of the Ancient World An enigmatic artifact, the Antikythera Mechanism has piqued the curiosity of historians, archaeologists,…
Gone Without a Trace: The Baffling Disappearance of Rome’s Mighty Ninth Legion
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Unraveling the Puzzle of the Vanished Roman Legion In the annals of Roman Britain, the enduring legend of the mysterious…
Lost in Translation: 5 of History’s Most Mysterious Ancient Scripts
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Delve into the world of ancient scripts and languages with this intriguing article that explores the secrets behind five of…
Forgotten Cities: The Lost Civilizations Time Left Behind
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In the annals of human history, countless cities have risen to prominence only to vanish, leaving behind tantalizing clues of…
Archaeologists Unearth Rare Sphinx in Egypt
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Egyptian archaeologists have excavated a limestone sphinx with a dimpled, smiling face representing the Roman Emperor Claudius. A remarkable discovery…
Steel Was Used in Europe 2,900 Years Ago
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Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that steel was produced and used in Europe much sooner than previously thought. Scientists believe…
Worst Year in History: Top-10 Most Atrocious Periods to Be Alive
After the COVID-19 pandemic and the global market crisis, 2020 has been amongst the most potent candidates for the title…
Top 10 Mysteries About the Disappearance of the Ancient Maya Civilization
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Hidden beneath the lush green canopy, in the northwestern part of the isthmus of North America, is a lost world…
Marcus Aurelius: His 10 Most Life-Changing Stoic Statements
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (26 April 121 CE – 17 March 180 CE) is well known for his spirit and his political…
Here Are 10 of the Most Influential People in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece has been fundamental for creating the culture of the Western world and the development of modern civilization. This…
10 of the Most Significant Ancient Battles in History
When it comes to forming the new world and the events that changed modern history, people don’t always consider the…
10 of the Most Influential Figures in Ancient History Before Christ
When it comes to the history of the human race, it is more than essential to understand that, regardless of…
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…
What Were the Marital Duels in Medieval Germany?
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Medieval justice was very peculiar. I can give a quick and curious example with animal trials. Cats, dogs, bulls, caterpillars,…
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…
10 Things About Ancient Rome You Won’t See in History Books
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Ancient Rome was much more than emperors, philosophers, and gladiatorial battles. The Romans left us many mysteries and had traditions…
5 Untold Secrets You Probably Didn’t Know About the Vatican’s Necropolis
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You can’t visit the Vatican and not ask about the Pope, St.Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Library, or Vatican Necropolis. Today’s article…