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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDay 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.
Read MoreFrom early agriculture to modern medicine, marijuana has long partnered with human civilization. Here is the story of marijuana from ancient history to now.
Read MoreKhufu'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?
Read MoreHumans 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCarving an impressive skyline across the horizon of Egypt, the pyramids are an iconic representation of the ancient world. But what's under them?
Read MoreGenghis Khan would eventually become known as one of the bloodiest warriors of all time and the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
Read MorePrison sentences for criminals were not that common. Instead, convicted criminals in ancient Egypt often suffered barbaric punishments
Read MoreElements 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBlue 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreIt may appear to be obvious propaganda, but what do historians have to say regarding the truth about Cleopatra's descendants?
Read MoreAlexander 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreEveryone 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreTo many, the Ancient Greeks' world was progressive, democratic, and peaceful, and there's a lot of truth to all that. But no society is perfect.
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