Ever since my childhood I have been fascinated with all things relating to Ancient Egypt. I have tried for a long time to come up with a good idea for a list relating to it and this is the first (of what I hope will be many!) These facts should serve as a good introduction to An...
The Mesopotamian civilization was not like other civilizations such as those of Egypt or Greece. Its culture was diverse, and it was more like a trading or cultural exchange point for all the civilization of the same period. It was a melting pot for many different civilizations, ethnicities, a...
Yet, ancient Romans also wore amulets to ward off disease and offered votives at temples to gods credited with healing powers. The blend of these two approaches produced some of the following surprising facts about health and medicine in the Roman Empire. Games in the Colosseum 1. The blood ...
The ancient land of Egypt has the supreme power of individuals inscribed in its civilization, and these people were known as “pharaohs,” a term used only for the emperors of ancient Egypt. The history of ancient Egypt is considered to be the longest and greatest of any country, lasting fo...
We like to think we know everything about the world and how we got here. However, there are countless ancient sites and cities that prove there’s still so much to learn. Read on to find out 40 facts about mysterious ancient cities from around the world that we still know so little ab...
Nubia was surrounded by deserts. In ancient times Nubia was a literal goldmine for the Egyptians who at times dominated the land and at other periods were rivals of it. The following article shares many fascinating facts about the ancient land and peoples of Nubia as well as several aspects ...
In today’s article, we are going to showcase some least known facts about these beauties. Of Pearls, History, and Their Intricate Symbolism 1. Cleopatra Was Very Fond of Pearls Image Source:Factinate Cleopatra, perhaps one of the most iconic figures of Ancient Egypt, was known to be quite...
Most people know about mummies in ancient Egypt, and have maybe even seen one or two in a museum. We know the traditions involving sarcophagi, elaborate ...
In 2800 BC, during the Early Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt, a goddess by the name of Bastet was worshipped by the Egyptians. This goddess was not only the protector of lower Egypt, she was a fierce lioness warrior goddess and responsible for protecting the king. Bastet took the form of...
Here Are the Real Facts You Need to Know Was Edward VIII a Nazi sympathizer looking to overthrow his brother? Read more What Was the Suez Crisis? Egypt, France, Great Britain and Israel all duked it out in this pivotal Cold War-era crisis. Read more See MoreRead more about Cold War...