Pottery vessel bought at a flea market and used as a toothbrush holder turns out to be 4,000 years old
A 4,000-year-old pottery item bought for less than $5 (4 pounds) at a flea market and used as a toothbrush holder for years prior to…
Culture
The chronological History of Beer – 10 things you should know
According to 2017 statistical figures, the worldwide production of beer equaled to a whopping 190 billion liters (190 million kiloliters) or 50 billion gallons. The…
10 bizarrely barbarous practices from history you should know about
As we have discussed previously, history is replete with wondrous inventions, courageous encounters, and mysterious achievements. However, mirroring many of our modern day brutalities, history does have its…
Oldest known inscription bearing the name ‘Jerusalem’ found on a Roman column
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a 2,100-year old inscription probably contains the earliest known mention of Jerusalem in its full name (as it is spelled…
10 things you should know about the Renaissance
Renaissance (meaning ‘rebirth’ in French) or Rinascimento is conventionally regarded as the era in Europe following the Middle Ages that was characterized by the renewed…
Ancient ‘comics’ on colorful mural found inside Roman tomb in Jordan
Inside an ancient Roman tomb unearthed recently in Jordan, archaeologists have found a unique comics like mural showcasing life as it might have been in…
Augustus Caesar -10 things you should know about Rome’s first emperor
The first and one of the greatest Roman emperors, Augustus Caesar (and his reign of 40 years) embodied the transition of the ancient Roman state…
The Future Lies in The Past: Evolution of Robots
When many Americans think of the word “robot,” years of science fiction portrayals and action movies immediately come to mind. And while science fiction often…
15 major ancient Hindu gods and goddesses you should know about
While considered as one of the ancient mythologies in the world, Hindu mythology is distinct from its other historical counterparts – since the extensive scope,…
Earliest evidence of cheese making found in 7200-year-old pottery from Croatia
Pottery fragments recovered from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia have pushed back the history of cheese making by nearly 4,000 years. According to an international…
