Genghis Khan: 10 Crazy Facts History Books Never Told You
Genghis Khan (May 1, 1162 – August 25, 1227) was the creator of the Mongol Empire and, therefore, the first…
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10 Facts About the Ancient Greek Pyramid of Hellinikon
Hellinikon – Introductory Approach One of the most critical factors to consider when completing an in-depth analysis of the ancient…
Han Dynasty: The 10 Most Influential Emperors of Ancient China
Han Dynasty Background The Han dynasty has justifiably been ranked amongst the most influential dynasty in forming the early Chinese…
10 Facts About The Role of Women In Ancient Greece
Throughout antiquity, gender roles and, more specifically, the impact of women in the different societies of ancient Greece have not…
10 Reasons Why Göbekli Tepe is a Lost Civilization and Not an Ancient Monument
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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.
Rare Ancient Shipwreck Found in the Ruins of a Sunken Egyptian City
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The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has reported discovering an ancient shipwreck in the ruins of a sunken city called Heracleion,…
Did Stonehenge Builders Use Long-Lost Ancient Technology To Move Massive Stones?
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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.
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 Ancient Egyptian Megastructures You Probably Didn’t Know About
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Everyone thinks of the Pyramids of Giza or the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. And it is normal –…
10 Things You Should Know About Lucian of Samosata, an Ancient Writer and Father of Science Fiction
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Lucian of Samosata scoffed at all areas of life and thought. Therefore, there has always been a temptation to interpret…
Ancient Artworks: 8 Iconic Works of Art from the Ancient World
I recently wrote about some of the instruments that shaped humanity and realized that amidst the development of civilization, a…
Here’s How the Ancient Egyptians Created Fuel Thousands of Years Ago
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Plenty of discoveries have revealed incredible details about the industrial life in ancient Egypt. We wrote about the oldest industrial…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Circular Pyramids of Guachimontones
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Many pyramids exist in present-day Mexico. The most famous are perhaps the structures located in the ancient city of Teotihuacan…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Pyramid of El Cerrito
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There are thousands of pyramids scattered across the globe. Wherever we look, we will find that ancient civilizations erected these…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Roman City of Leptis Magna
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Leptis Magna is one of the few completely preserved Roman cities in the world. Located in modern-day Libya, this is…
Ancient Gadgets: The Instruments that Shaped Humanity
The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of…
Here’s How The Ancient Egyptians Used Hemp And Cannabis 3,500 Years Ago
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Believe it or not, cannabis has been one of the most common medicinal herbs since the earliest eras of human…
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…
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…
A Look Into The History Of The 3 Wise Men — Who Were They Really?
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The story of the Three Wise Men is told in the New Testament – in the Gospel of Matthew. Presented…
10 Reasons Why Pedra do Inga Is The Most Amazing Ancient Monument You Probably Didn’t Know About
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Deep in the Brazilian state of Paraiba, there is a strange massive monument called the Inga or Pedra do Inga…
10 Things You Should Know About Ancient Egyptian Writing
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In ancient Egypt, few people were literate. Reading and writing were mysterious and complex sciences that were usually studied in…