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15 Interesting Facts About the Ancient Pyramids The pyramids are an architectural phenomenon. Comparable to the ancient form of a skyscraper, these enormous buildings served a number of functions both ceremonial and religious in nature. They are shrouded in a number of mysteries. People do not enti...
The pyramids of Egypt are not only the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world, they are the only ones to survive today. An Arab proverb captures the pyramids endurance: “Man fears Time, yet Time fears the pyramids.” The other six wonders are (1) the Hanging Gardens of Baby...
11-15 Interesting Facts About Bible 11. Satan was never named “Lucifer.” The only use of the word Lucifer in the Bible was by Isaiah, who was referring to the fall of Babylon, not Satan. –Source 12. The most shoplifted book in the world is the Bible. –Source ...
Until we get hold of a group of physical facts, we do not know what practical bearings they may have, though right-minded men know that they contain many precious jewels, which science, or the expert hand of philosophy will not fail top bring out, polished, and bright, and beautifully ...
This was around the 7thor 8thcentury BC. Jupiter is named after the king of the Roman gods. To the Greeks, it represented Zeus, the god of thunder. The Mesopotamians saw Jupiter as the god Marduk and patron of the city of Babylon. Germanic tribes saw this planet as Donar, or Thor. ...
Thanks! Should’ve thought about using Wikipedia. Radiatidon Posted 15 May 2007 at 04:01 pm Except that Rome didn’t fall for another 500 frickin’ years, and then only in the west. John the Elder didn’t call it Babylon for nothing, after all.” So right you are. It is truly ...
Sometimes a hypothesis which challenges convention can be alluring, particularly when it could plausibly fit most of the facts. But all of the evidence presented by Illig and his group (mostly written in German) is circumstantial at best. Their hypothesis does raise some interesting questions and ...
What I love about this book is it is a wonderful combination of the best known facts, the battles and the politics, and some little known facts and events that mean even a seasoned Wars of the Roses enthusiast will find something to engage their interest. The brief, 1-2 page chapters me...
When they finally met, Utnapishtim tried to convince Gilgamesh to abandon his quest and live a happy life as a mortal. But he also told him about a magical plant that could possibly help him gain eternal life. 5. Siduri, Tavern-Keeper of the Underworld ...