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The 10 Most Successful Battle Tactics of the Ancient World

The ancient world was a lot less advanced than we are. However, that doesn't mean it was totally lacking in sophistication. A prime example of that were the battle strategies and tactics of elite fighting armies such as the extreme precision of the Roman army or the wild tactics of the Vikings.

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Check Out the Coolest Military Tools of the Ancient World

Ancient civilizations were characterized by warfare and political turmoil. Warring empires often invented unique military weapons to get an edge over other enemy militaries. These amazing inventions included artificial claws, robust shields, and devices with frighteningly sharp blades.

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The World Needs to Know About This Ancient Martial Art

Let’s find out more about this ancient fighting technique.

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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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This Ancient Tool is Japan’s Secret to Sharper Memory

Abacus, the ancient calculation tool, was once commonly used in several countries. But over the decades, it has long been abandoned. Not in Japan, though. Thousands of students are still taught some basic skills on the abacus.

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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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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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Meet Every Known Type of Gladiator from Ancient Rome

We’ve all heard or read stories about the gladiators of Ancient Rome. But did you know that each of these gladiators used unique equipment based on their fighting style?

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Would You Dare Visit These Haunted Ancient Sites?

Listening to stories of ghosts inhabiting ancient castles and manors can be quite fascinating. But what if those stories had some truth in them? For example, did you know that the ancient ruins of Petra are rumored to be haunted?

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15 Ancient Inventions That Science Still Can't Explain

The world of science and technology is evolving at an extraordinary speed today. Despite that, however, there are some remarkable technologies from our past that have still not been explained. In this video, we will look at 15 such ancient inventions.

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Discover the Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine

However, while you may salivate at the thought of tasting delicious Italian dishes today, you may have had your stomach in knots had you lived in ancient Rome. In this video, you will get to discover some of the weirdest foods from ancient Roman cuisine.

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5 Exotic Ancient Creatures That Were Found Frozen in Ice

We have seen traces of such creatures through fossils but sometimes many of these ancient creatures are also mummified by ice.