How Christopher Columbus Predicted He Would Bring The End Of The World
Christopher Columbus is largely remembered for his explorations and his plundering, but here's how he thought all of that would bring the end of the world.
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The Ingenious, Glyph-Like Number System Created By Medieval Monks
In the 13th century, monks of the Cistercian order creating an ingenious, glyph-like number system much different from the modern Arabic system.
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History Of Lunar New Year Explained
While in the West and in much of the world we go by the Gregorian calendar to mark the new year, the history of Lunar New Year goes back to ancient Asia.
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Things People Believe Are In The Bible But Aren't
The Bible has birthed many scenes in popular culture, such as the infamous apple that caused humanity's fall. But not all of these are actually in the Bible.
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The Spiritual Meaning Of The Winter Solstice Explained
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. But there's also a spiritual meaning behind it that's reflected across different cultures.
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The Origins Of The 8 Witch's Sabbaths Explained
Most of what you may think you know about witches may include brooms and pointy hats, but in reality, they celebrate eight Witch's Sabbaths based on nature.
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The Significance Of Stars In Different Spiritual Practices Explained
Humanity has long gazed at the stars and sought meaning in them. No wonder, then, that they have become woven into many spiritual practices throughout history.
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Who Was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was an ancient ruler whose efforts to strip the Jews of their rights to practice their religion led to the War of the Maccabees.
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What We Know About The Ice Maiden Of The Andes
The face of the Ice Maiden of the Andes was finally reconstructed in 2023. Here's what we know about the ancient girl and how she died years ago.
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Why The Number 7 Is Considered Good Luck
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science.
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The Origins Of Day Of The Dead
Day of the Dead decor like sugar skulls have become ubiquitous at U.S retailers but the origins of the holiday go back to ancient Mesoamerican peoples.
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Marijuana From Ancient History To Now
From early agriculture to modern medicine, marijuana has long partnered with human civilization. Here is the story of marijuana from ancient history to now.
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The Mystery Behind Where King Khufu's Body Is Buried
Khufu's pyramid -- commonly known as one of the Great Pyramids of Giza -- has a major unsolved mystery. Why can't archaeologists find the pharoah's remains?
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The Most Tragic Love Stories In Greek Mythology
Humans have always had to deal with the messy business of relationships. Some of the most famous Greek myths told stories of the gods' romantic attachments.
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The Cruelest Curses In Ancient Greek Mythology
The Greeks had a ton of practice dishing out some dark and imaginative curses, and it's no wonder, really. They were just taking a page from the gods' playbook.
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What Is Under The Pyramids?
Carving an impressive skyline across the horizon of Egypt, the pyramids are an iconic representation of the ancient world. But what's under them?
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How Genghis Khan Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Genghis Khan would eventually become known as one of the bloodiest warriors of all time and the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
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Here's What It Was Like For Criminals In Ancient Egypt
Prison sentences for criminals were not that common. Instead, convicted criminals in ancient Egypt often suffered barbaric punishments
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The Unsolved Mystery Of 'Handbags' In Ancient Stone Carvings
Elements of ancient architecture and art do stand out and beg for explanation. Such is the case with the "handbags" seen on stone reliefs across the globe.
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The Truth About King Solomon's Magic Ring
The Qur'an, Rabbinic lore, and extrabiblical texts like the "Wisdom of Solomon" depict a very different version of Solomon, though: He's a wielder of magic.
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The Real Reason Ancient People Didn't See The Color Blue
Blue is one of the most soothing colors. But, if you lived during ancient times, you might not have the chance even to choose that color.
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The Weirdest Deaths From Ancient History
From domestic life to war, from private passions to public performance, the lives of ancient people have suddenly ended in the most unexpected ways. Here are some of the weirdest deaths from ancient history.
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The Truth About Cleopatra's Descendants
It may appear to be obvious propaganda, but what do historians have to say regarding the truth about Cleopatra's descendants?
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The Untold Truth Of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great is one of the few kings to have successfully conquered most of the known world, with an empire spanning from Europe to Asia.
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This Is How The Ancient Egyptians Built The Pyramids Of Giza
If you were to believe some of the more unusual things aired by the History Channel, the only explanation for the architectural abilities of ancient, usually non-European civilizations is... aliens. The historical record disagrees.
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The Star That Probably Helped The Egyptians Build The Pyramids
Everyone knows the pyramids of Egypt are old, but it can be hard to conceptualize just how long ago these ancient wonders were constructed. They're so old that the Egyptians had a different North Star. Here is its story.
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The Reason Cleopatra Married Her Brothers
When thinking about the men in Cleopatra's life, people tend to focus on Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But she also married not one, but both of her brothers.
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