12 major Aztec gods and goddesses you should know about
The very term ‘Aztec’ has a mythological lineage since it is derived from Aztlan (or ‘Place of Whiteness’ in connotative meaning), the mythical place of origin for…
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Barley beer was in popular consumption in Late Bronze Age Mesopotamia, new study states
Beer was in popular consumption nearly 3,500 years ago in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), a new study has revealed. Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science,…
15 major ancient Celtic gods and goddesses you should know about
When it comes to the ancient Celts, the scope is not really about a singular group of people who dominated some specific region or realm….
Neanderthals partook in collective hunting, used spears to kill prey up close: New study
A new study has shed some much-needed light on the everyday lives of Neanderthals, stating that these early humans often partook in collective hunting involving…
New evidence suggests how the Norsemen produced beer at least since the Iron Age
In what turned out to be one of the earliest pieces of evidence of beer-making in Sweden, researchers at the Lund University were able to…
Rare Chinese Vase, Forgotten For Decades In A Shoebox, Fetches $19 Million At Paris Auction
An exceptionally ornate 18th-century Chinese vase, discovered inside a forgotten shoebox in a French attic, has just been bought for a whopping $19 million (approx….
30 ancient Roman Latin phrases and sayings you should know
Previously, we had covered the 25 Incredible Ancient Roman Quotes, though translated in their English forms. This time around, we decided to include the original…
Peruvian researchers have possibly traced the origins of the Inca
The Inca Empire has the distinction of not only being the largest American empire in history but also possibly the largest land-based empire in the…
Fascinating animation presents the rulers of Europe every year since 400 BC
The history of Europe, like other continents, for over the last 2,400 years pertains to a fascinating and rather multifarious geopolitical scope with the balance…
20 major ancient Greek gods and goddesses you should know about
The narrative of the Greek gods, goddesses, and the related mythology, unlike the Bible, was not available to the ancient Greeks through a singular compilation…
