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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Cosmic Collisions Created the World OceanCosmic Collisions Created the World Ocean
25 May
According to scientists, the water that's a source of life on Earth was not formed on the planet itself but was brought here by meteorites that fell to its surface. This happened several billion years ago, when the planet was still young.
Pick the Tree You Like and Find Out Your PersonalityPick the Tree You Like and Find Out Your Personality
19 May
With this super easy and quite remarkable test you'll find out new sides to your personality. All you have to do is pick one of the trees you see in the pictures below and then read the description corresponding to the number of the tree.
The Medea HypothesisThe Medea Hypothesis
14 May
According to the scientist, humans and other superorganisms on Earth carry in them the seeds of their own self-destruction and it's only a matter of time before humanity becomes the cause and the victim of another mass extinction.
Horrors of Insane Asylums in the PastHorrors of Insane Asylums in the Past
11 May
In the past there were severe misconceptions regarding medicine and treatment, while the most commonly used lab rats in this field were people with mental disabilities.
The Smallest Bible in the World is 0.04 Square mmThe Smallest Bible in the World is 0.04 Square mm
07 May
The tiniest Bible in the world was presented during a special ceremony in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. The book is just 0. 04 square mm but contains an entire 1 200 000 symbols.
Circus Oddities Who Actually ExistedCircus Oddities Who Actually Existed
04 May
The penguin lady, the man with 3 legs, the camel girl and others are all circus performers who really did exist and were famous for their unusual physiology.
Have you Dreamed This Man?Have you Dreamed This Man?
30 Apr.
It turned out that about 2000 people from around the world had dreamed of this man and in every one of the dreams he would give life advice and guidance which helped the dreamer.
Stephen Hawking: Humanity's Salvation Lies in Colonizing Other PlanetsStephen Hawking: Humanity's Salvation Lies in Colonizing Other Planets
29 Apr.
Stephen Hawking says that colonizing other planets is a type of life insurance for the human race. It's the only way for humans to survive as a species in the Universe.
The Story of the Tower of BabelThe Story of the Tower of Babel
24 Apr.
The story of the Tower of Babel is told in the 1st book of the Bible - the Book of Genesis. According to it, after the Great Flood decimated the world, the survivors of humanity all spoke one language and had one common culture.
Hayley Okines - the Teenager Who Died an Old WomanHayley Okines - the Teenager Who Died an Old Woman
08 Apr.
The English girl Hayley Okines died at 17 years of age, due to a rare disorder making her look like and feel as sick as a 100 year-old grandmother. Due to her illness, Hayley was aging 8 times faster than normal.
Spend More Time Under the Sun's Rays for Longer LifeSpend More Time Under the Sun's Rays for Longer Life
07 Apr.
The sun correlates to good health. Its rays lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke. This has been found after a massive study was conducted by scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
How Homer Decribed the Thracians in the IlliadHow Homer Decribed the Thracians in the Illiad
06 Apr.
The Thracians fought with gold decorated weapons. Homer did not conceal his awe of the horses from Thrace. They were incredible, never before seen, supremely tall and of a color whiter than snow.
Taoism and Its TeachingsTaoism and Its Teachings
02 Apr.
Taoism is a spiritual teaching, a philosophy whose roots lie in the shamanism of ancient China. The Tao is infinite, inexhaustible and all things exist because of it.