Anubis: History And Mythology Of The Ancient Egyptian Jackal God
One of the most prominent gods in Egyptian mythology by virtue of the enigmatic visual flair, Anubis (or rather Anpu or Inpu in Egyptian language;…
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The Story of Patent Law: 8 Key Moments in History
1) 500 B.C.E., Sybaris – One of the first known references to intellectual property (IP) protection dates back to 500 B.C.E. This initial IP protection was…
Goths – 14 things you should know about the ancient Germanic warriors
Goths – the very name alludes to the chaotic times in continental Europe that derailed the existence of the Western Roman Empire. And while the…
Timelapse animation ‘pinpoints’ over 1000 of historical battles mentioned in the Wikipedia
The episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry of history. In essence, irrespective of warrior cultures and…
Sumerians – 12 things you should know about the ‘first’ of the civilized Mesopotamians
When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to an advanced civilization of Mesopotamia. However, we should also understand that from the…
Genghis Khan – 12 things you should know about the first Great Khan
Often counted as the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (which went on to become the largest contiguous empire in history after his death),…
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…
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…
