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…
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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…
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…
10 of the Strangest Animals that Ever Lived
Throughout history, our planet has undergone dramatic environmental changes, from extreme temperature shifts and changes in atmospheric composition to continental…
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,…
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…
This 1.5 Billion Pixel Image Of The Andromeda Galaxy Will Blow Your Mind
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Andromeda is the closest neighboring galaxy to the Milky Way. Located in the constellation with the same name, it can…
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…
10 Ancient Mesoamerican Deities Worshipped In The Americas
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If you think the ancient Egyptians or Greeks had many gods, you should see how many Mesoamerican deities in 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…
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…
10 Incredible Photographs of Jupiter You Need To See
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If you look at the northwest part of the sky after sunset (southwest in the northern hemisphere), you will find…
Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Surgery, Circumcision and Prostheses
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Ancient people created the basis for the development of many sciences. One of the most important areas that subsequently influenced…
How The Plague Helped The Spartans Defeat Athens
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The first major epidemic in history with documentary evidence (for example, in the stories of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, who…
Ancient Chinese “Astronomy Coin” Depicts How Chinese Astronomers Saw The Sky 2000 Years Ago
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When it comes to astronomy roots, experts usually name the Sumerians, Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Chinese as the earliest astronomers. My…
What Was Hidden In The Submerged Osiris Shaft in Egypt?
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Ancient Egypt has attracted people from all over the world for centuries. Seekers of mysterious artifacts, wise knowledge of distant…
New Study Suggests The “Nazareth Inscription” Has Nothing To Do With The Disappearance Of The Body Of Christ
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An interdisciplinary team of American scientists has performed a chemical analysis of the so-called “Nazareth Inscription”, which is said to…
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…
Most Controversial Map in History; What Secrets Does The Piri Reis Map Hold?
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The Piri Reis map is perhaps the most controversial surviving document from the age of great geographical discoveries, which is…
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….