Alepotrypa Cave, Neolithic Burial Ground and Gateway to the Underworld
Alepotrypa Cave is one of the most significant Neolithic sites in Greece, and it may even be the birthplace of the…
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Was Archimedean Heat Ray Really Used?
Archimedean Heat Ray
Illustration of Archimedean Heat Ray | Image Source: SCIENCE SOURCE / SCIENCE PHOTO…
Which Animals Served in the First World War?
This article is about animals served in the First World War. Humans cannot take on every task during war, because…
The Five Ages of Man, Hesiod
In his epic poem, Works and Days, the great poet Hesiod wrote of the Five Ages of Man. Each more degenerate…
Knossos and the Legend of the Minotaur
Legend tells us that deep beneath the Minoan palace of Knossos, the terrible Minotaur lurked within a twisting…
The History That Transformed The Grand Canyon From A Junk Place To A National Park
A Brief History of the Grand Canyon
Image Source: Encyclopædia Britannica
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10 Amazing Rock Formations on Earth
Amazing rock formations are available all around the world. They are like the artwork of mother nature and…
The Minoans – Europe’s First Great Civilization
RegionCretePeriodAegean Bronze AgeDate3500 BCE - 1100 BCESitesKnossos (Capital), Akrotiri, Phaistos, Malia,…
10 Surprising Facts About Neandertals
There are many stories told about Neandertals and their extinction. Unfortunately, even the researchers and…
10 Interesting Historical Photos and Their Stories You Rarely See
10 Interesting Historical Photos and Their Stories You Rarely See
Would you like to take a look at some of the…
Viking Compass Vegvisir
Vegvisir is an Icelandic Norse symbol thought to be a modern version of ancient Viking runic magic. Legend has it…
15 Most Interesting Archaeological Discoveries
Archaeological discoveries continue to amaze us and educate us about a certain period in history. Besides…
Perfectly Preserved Temple of Ramses III in Medinet Habu
Both Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III built a temple here dedicated to Amun and later Ramesses III built his largest…
The Causes of the American Civil War and the End of Slavery
The system of slavery in the United States began in Virginia in 1619. By the late 18th and early 20th centuries,…
Invention, History and Developments of Paper
There are many theories about who invented paper and when. The general consensus is that around 105 AD, a Chinese…
The Mystery Behind the Megalithic Stone Walls of Saksaywaman
A veritable megalithic stone wall is on display at Sacsayhuaman on the outskirts of Cusco, at an altitude of 3700…
History and Spread of the Wheel
It is so ubiquitous that the concept of "rediscovering the wheel" has entered the English language as an…
Delhi’s Iron Pillar Has Not Rusted for 1600 Years
The Iron Pillar of Delhi is something famous in India. This 7.21-meter-high structure, which is 99% resistant to…
The World’s Oldest Lens Nimrud Lens
The Nimrud Lens is actually an object that looks like an ordinary piece of rock crystal. Nimrud Lens, preserved in…
One of Archeology’s Mysteries | The Roman Dodecahedron
The Roman dodecahedron is a small, hollow object of a geometric shape with 12 flat faces, made of stone or bronze.…