Ancient World

Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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Napoleon had a phobia of catsNapoleon had a phobia of cats
23 Feb.
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All great men have their fears and phobias. French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had a fear of cats. Phobia of cats is called Felinophobia. This phobia was not unique to Napoleon.
The human brain shrinksThe human brain shrinks
23 Feb.
The human brain is going to extinction. The startling discovery was made after the scientists measured the size of the human skulls from different periods of human existence.
Life on Earth came from spaceLife on Earth came from space
22 Feb.
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Covered with ice, asteroids and comets have reached the surface of the Earth from hundreds of millions of years ago. According to the theory the people really possibly do come from aliens.
Died in 1920 and still looks like a little girl who is aliveDied in 1920 and still looks like a little girl who is alive
15 Feb.
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Little Rozalia Lombardo was a wonderful child. However, she died at only two years old because of an infectious disease. The girl is known as Sleeping Beauty.
Mythology: gorgons forever on 21Mythology: gorgons forever on 21
15 Feb.
Gorgons are one of the most hideous and bloodthirsty creatures in Greek mythology. Euryale, Gorgon and Medusa were possessed bodies, instead of having hair on their heads had nests with snakes.
Cemetery of vampires was discoveredCemetery of vampires was discovered
15 Feb.
During excavations dead bodies of 13 people were discovered, all of whom buried in the same horrific manner. The deceased had no arms and no head, they were badly cut.
Hypotheses about the secret of Baghdad BatteryHypotheses about the secret of Baghdad Battery
27 Jan.
Despite the many experiments there is still no definite explanation for what the artefacts served. What is the secret of Baghdad Battery? Religious mystification or it has medical functions?
Nubian Pyramids - a worthy competitor to the EgyptianNubian Pyramids - a worthy competitor to the Egyptian
22 Jan.
The number of Pyramids in ancient Nubia (now Sudan), boast a total of 223 pyramids located in Kermen, Napa, Nuri, El-Kurru, Naga and Meroe, which is more than twice the pyramids in Egypt.
Aztec human sacrificeAztec human sacrifice
22 Jan.
When the Spaniards entered the capital of Aztecs Tenochtitlan in Mexico during 1519, they remained astounded by the sight which was revealed to them. Cannibalism during the Aztec civilization.
Aztecs - Civilization and CultureAztecs - Civilization and Culture
21 Jan.
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Historical evidence suggests that Aztecs were advanced and were a prosperous civilization which built big cities. Aztec culture, religion and economy.