The Short History of Engagement Rings–From Rome to Now
It’s become common practice for those in love to share an engagement ring as a token of their commitment to the other. But when did…
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40 Deep Quotes Attributed To Confucius
Introduction – The internet is filled with Confucius memes, so much so that the scope often tends to overshadow the historical personality – whom we…
Animation Showcases The Spread Of Christianity Across The World
Some resourceful folks over at the Spread of the Gospel have reconstructed the historical transmission of Christianity as a religion, from its initial beginnings in…
How the Romans Influenced Modern Education
Education was something that was highly valued in Roman culture. This emphasis on education is what helped to establish them as a society that’s still…
Visual Reconstruction Of 12 Well-Known Historical Figures
Historical reconstructions provide us with a glimpse into the visual scope of the past – more so, when such recreations pertain to famous historical personalities….
The Original Food Items Served In The First Thanksgiving
Back in 2015, some experts had decided to take the historical route through Thanksgiving and its original culinary scope. Yes, we are talking about the…
15 Commonly Used English Words With Fascinating Mythological Origins
Introduction Previously, we had talked about common English words with compelling historical origins that you may have missed out on from the annals of popular culture….
History of the Normans: Origins, Military, and Culture
Oddly and quite disappointingly, the legacy of the Normans in England has sometimes been vilified on account of them being foreigners and ‘French’ who supposedly…
15 Strangest ‘Hybrid’ Mythical Creatures From Around The World
Previously, we talked about bizarre mythological monsters and impressive dragons you may have missed out on from popular media like television shows and movies. Well, this time…
Interesting Historical Origins of 20 Commonly Used English Words
After numerous twists and turns (and loaning) for over 1400-years, English is without a doubt the global lingua franca of our modern era. In fact, it is…
