Tag Archives: History

For every item we take for granted, there was an ancestor, long, long ago. These unique pieces of our history as a species show us the remarkable journey we’ve made, over thousands, and tens of thousands of years, to reach this point in our technology and our abilities. We may …

Women have faced major disadvantages throughout the course of history. These brave ladies conquered all the obstacles and challenges set in front of them. Some of these courageous women helped to campaign for equal rights, worked as aviator mechanics, or defying authoritative figures to save lives. Some changed the world …

From Atlantis to Pompeii and Machu Picchu, many great cities have risen in the history of humankind, and many have fallen, leaving nothing but ruins in their wake and maybe an odd poem written in their memory. But that is not the fate of all ancient cities, and some human …

Described in ancient texts as ‘The Word of the Gods’, these symbols are frequently used in religious and magical rituals in Egypt. Each symbol has a distinct meaning, specific to the belief culture of the Egyptians, enriching the national cultural identity of this rich country. Ankh – Symbol of eternal …

Pharaoh Tutankhamun corpse, Princess Ukok, Rosalie Lombardo … are the most famous mummies in the world with many interesting facts that amaze the public. Pharaoh’s mummy Tutankhamun is one of the most famous mummies in the world. Discovered in 1922, this Egyptian king’s mummy surprised the scientific community because it …

Ancient history has long fascinated us. Yet much of the ancient history we are familiar with is about Egyptian pharaohs, Greek heroes, or Roman emperors. But the ancient world saw many a mighty civilization rise and fall. These rulers may have not made it into modern popular knowledge, yet they …

Recent archeological discoveries offer a huge variety of eye-opening findings that deepen our understanding of history. Some of these findings change the way we understand history completely. For example, it turns out that there was another massive plague outbreak around 3800 BC. On a more positive note, scientists also learned …

Old photographs have a special value to them – they allow us to take a glimpse into the past and experience what life was like a long time ago. Sometimes, you see photographs from the past that are so startling or fascinating that you can’t help but wonder “Is this …

If you have ever thought that world is a very crazy place out there to be, you should fasten your seat belts now to get your mind blown. The past of the world we reside in was very bizarre compared to the present we live in. Who could have really …

Throughout history writers have put our thoughts, fears and insights into words we can cherish, remember and live by. Below is a collection of thought-provoking quotes by some of the most celebrated and revered writers in history.