Ancient History

• The History and Reasoning Behind Aztec Human Sacrifices

  The Aztec people would select human sacrifices from their own community, brutally murder them on an altar, and offer their organs to appease the gods, just because they thought that would help the crops grow. Or, did they?

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• A Day in the Life of a Prehistoric British Man

  If you thought you knew how prehistoric humans spent their time, you're probably incorrect.

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• What are the Seven Wonders of the World?

  Although most of us know about the concept of the seven wonders of the world, very few actually know what they are and why they're considered "wonders."

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• The Most Cursed Recipes of Ancient Times

  Fermented shark? Pig's blood soup? Roasted guinea pig? Doesn't this all sound appetizing?

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• Facts About Egypt's Great Pyramids

  The mystery surrounding's Egypt's pyramids has been cloudy for centuries.

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• A Brief History of Bread Baking

  We all know that bread has been around for a long time. But, did you know that bread as we know it didn't exist for thousands of years after bread was initially conceived?

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• A Secret Tunnel May Help Scientists Unlock the Secrets of the Aztec People

  Archaeologists in Mexico are researching an underground tunnel that exposed itself not too long ago. This tunnel was sealed for 2,000 years and nobody really knows why it's there...

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• A Tsunami Once Wiped Out Alexandria, Egypt

  The tsunami devasted the entire city...

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• Greece's Epidaurus Theatre to Live-Stream Ancient Play For the First Time Ever

  This will be the first time that a major ancient Greek drama is being live-streamed, and the theatre's first time hosting such an event.

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• A New President Of the Association of Ancient Historians Has Been Elected

  Associate Professor of History Dr. Georgia Tsouvala has been named the next president of the AAH.

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• Comet NEOWISE is Here for the First Time in 7,000 Years

  Experiencing a comet is a borderline priceless moment in the lives of human beings. Make sure you check NEOWISE out while you still have the chance...

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• This Ancient Sword is 2,500 Years Old

  And it still works like new!

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• Where To Find The Most Information on Historical Wyoming

  If you're trying to find ways to stay active and educated this summer, consider visiting some of Wyoming's most historical sites.

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• New Findings Around the Pergamon Ancient City Rewrite Its History

  A bottle and dress needle were found during Lower City excavations in the ancient city of Pergamon, meaning the region is even older than initially thought.

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• A Mysterious Ancient Kingdom Was Just Discovered in Turkey

  The legendary King Midas might not have just been a legend. Archaeologists have seemingly discovered his lost kingdom...

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• Archaeologists In Turkey Uncover Ancient Kingdom

  The legacy of King Midas seems to have resurfaced in Turkey.

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• The Ancient History of Board Games

  Did you know that they had game nights several thousand years ago?

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• An Ancient Circle Has Been Discovered Near Stonehenge

  This could be a major archaeological discovery for the UK.

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• One Academic's Beer Line Sheds Light On Ancient History

  Marie Hopwood of Vancouver Island University is partnering with a local distiller to brew up some hops of the past.

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• Romans Used to Use Their Own Urine As Mouthwash

  Cleanliness is next to godliness...

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• Ancient Greeks Considered Dwarfs to Be Celestially Gifted

  They were thought to have secret almighty powers...

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