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Strange, Scary and Ancient "Medical" Treatments

By now it's a widely-known fact that, a very long time ago, Coca-Cola used to contain actual cocaine, and that it was regarded as stomach-ache medicine, not a soft drink. But that isn't the only wacky medicine people in the olden times used to treat their ailments.

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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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It's Time to Learn All About Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Mesopotamia, once known as the 'land between two rivers,' was the birthplace of the planet's earliest cities, advancements in science and math, and even contains the earliest-known evidence of literacy and a working legal system.

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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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The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

As the Paris Olympics 2024 kicks off, it's a perfect time to look back at the origins of this global sporting spectacle. The Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece, were the precursor to the modern event.

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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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A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor...

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time, then here's one video you totally need to watch.

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Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery

Scientists may have solved the mystery of how the Ancient Egyptian pyramids have been built, but there are still so many ancient archeological findings in different corners of the Earth that are left completely unexplained.

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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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These Ancient Roman Buildings Amaze Architects to This Day

The architects of Ancient Greece and Rome laid the groundwork for modern city building, devising such key concepts as the arch, the column, and they even invented concrete. Just think about it, some of the roads they built two thousand years ago are still used as such to this day!

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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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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.