ancient history Posts

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History Lesson: The Armored War Elephants of Ancient India

Ancient Indian war elephants have fascinated historians for ages. Elephants in ancient Indian history played a distinctive role in the art of warfare. In fact, these armored giants were no less than monstrous tanks.

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How Fossils Shape Our Understanding of Ancient History

How Fossils Shape Our Understanding of Ancient History animals, national geographic, ancient history, archeology, scientific explanations, paleontology, educational video, fossils Fossils are the key to understanding the world of the past, and this is how the fossils shape what we can know about ancient

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The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Buddhists

Few of us would ever connect Buddhism to the Ancient Greeks. The intersection of ancient Greek culture and Buddhism, often referred to as Greco-Buddhism, represents a significant and fascinating chapter in the history of cultural and religious exchange.

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So this is How a Day as an Ancient Greek Architect Was!

Ancient Greek architecture continues to enthrall the world even today. Why shouldn’t it? The Greeks have produced some of the most magnificent structures such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Temple of Hera, among a host of others.

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The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

The Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece, were the precursor to the modern event. These games were a tribute to Zeus, featuring various events such as running, wrestling, and chariot racing.

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Ancient Greece: A Quick and Fascinating Overview

Ancient Greeks lived over 3,000 years ago. Their way of life and culture has fascinated humans for thousands of years, and even today, there’s much we still don’t know about this fascinating culture. Well, here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know about Ancient Greece in just 18 minutes.

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Ancient Egyptian Cuisine Was So Fascinating!

The ancient Egyptian civilization has long fascinated all of us. The mysterious Egyptian culture and the behavior of their people have been well documented by historians. What we don’t know much about, however, is their diet. Exactly what did the ancient Egyptian cuisine comprise of?

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Exploring Karnak: The Jewel of Ancient Egypt

Karnak is an ancient temple complex in Luxor, Egypt. Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, Karnak was a major place of worship during the New Kingdom. It that was built over two thousand years ago. To this day, it is one of the largest religious complexes in the world.

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5 Ancient Roman Buildings Still Inhabited Today

Ancient Romans are renowned for their incredibly sturdy architecture. We've all heard about the Roman roads and aqueducts that are used in Europe to this day. But few of us are aware that many Roman homes have stood the test of time and remain inhabited to this day.

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Why Do So Many Ancient Statues Have NO Nose?

If you've ever been to a museum displaying ancient sculptures, you may have noticed an unexpected pattern - many of the statues don't have noses.

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Astounding! The Sound of 14 Ancient Languages of the World

The same way we're used to hearing English spoken on the streets today, the streets of ancient cities worldwide were filled with chatter in the Egyptian, Latin, and Mayan tongues, to name just a few.

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The Four Holy Grails of History

Since then, there have been not one, not two, but four ancient artifacts that were mistaken for the Holy Grail.

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What Were the Best Paid Jobs in Ancient Rome?

This post answers the intriguing question - which workers had the best-paying jobs in Ancient Rome? Was it agricultural workers, lawyers, or artists? We won't spoil anything, but we'll say this: not much has changed in 2,000+ years since Ancient Roman times.

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21 Ancient Technologies That Really Surpassed Their Time

We often label ancient civilizations as primitive, but there’s still so much we don’t know about many of them. In fact, a number of these old cultures are, in fact, more mysterious and advanced than we could ever imagine.

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Take a Look At the Many Secrets of Life in Ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptian civilization has fascinated all of us. We’ve read about the pyramids, the tombs and the pharaohs, often imagining how captivating life must have been like back then. But what about the everyday life of ancient Egyptians? What must that have been like?