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In 490 BCE, Pheidippides, a Greek soldier, ran from Marathon to Athens (about 25 miles) to inform the Athenians the outcome of the battle withinvading Persians. The distance was filled with hills and other obstacles; thus Pheidippides arrived in Athens exhausted and with bleeding feet. After ...
The evil is a curse believed to be cast by a malevolent stare or glare usually given to someone when they are unaware. Many cultures such as India and Greece believe that receiving the evil eye can cause injury or misfortune. When visiting Athens, you will come across a lot of talismans ...
At the Hamburger Festival in Ohio, not only are you able to select a wide variety of burgers, you can learn about the random facts and history of the hamburger. A trend that is starting to show up in burger establishments throughout the United States but was perfected in Ohio is the wa...
One of the great Sicily history facts is about the Greek history. In ancient times, the island was home to the Greek civilization, and there are plenty of Greek ruins all over Sicily: definitelysome of the best hidden gems in Italy!
The first barenuckle world heavyweight championship was held on June 1, 1880, near Colliers, about 300 yards from the Pennsylvania border. Paddy Ryan won an undisputed title by knocking out Joe Goss of England in the 85th round. [Famous First Facts] ...
Smuggling a cat out of ancient Egypt was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other important cities.[9] The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the...
Ten fun facts about Marathon1. The Legendary Run of Pheidippides. In commemoration of the legendary run of Pheidippides, a Greek soldier who served as a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, the Marathon event was established. According to Greek mythology, Pheidippides ran the entire ...
Agoutis and pacas are interesting, rabbit-sized rodents that live in the rainforests of Central and South America and forage on the forest floor. I describe facts about the wild animals in this article as well as facts about their role as exotic pets. ...
Welcome to Mystic Owl, the site for owl fans and lovers everywhere. From ancient Greek and Roman times up to the present day, owls have been a beautiful symbol of intelligence and wisdom. The coins of ancient Athens carried the image of an owl, and even now, owls enthrall us in modern...