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Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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The Tuareg Clans: a Complete Matriarchy and Men in BurkasThe Tuareg Clans: a Complete Matriarchy and Men in Burkas
24 Mar.
The Tuareg society is one of the oldest inhabiting our planet. Their customs and rituals with warrior-men wearing indigo blue turbans, independent women that have more rights than European women and men wearing burkas are truly fascinating.
The Vestal Virgins - the Most Powerful Women in AntiquityThe Vestal Virgins - the Most Powerful Women in Antiquity
24 Feb.
In the days when women's social status was akin to that of slaves and farm animals, there was one group of women that stood near the very peak of the societal hierarchy.
Afraid of Clowns? Find out WhyAfraid of Clowns? Find out Why
21 Feb.
Clowns are meant to be fun, to bring joy and glee. But for millions of people, they are absolutely horrifying. Their seemingly frozen smile instills nothing other than pure terror.
Was There a Conspiracy Against Tesla and Free Electricity?Was There a Conspiracy Against Tesla and Free Electricity?
14 Feb.
According to many conspiracy theorists, Tesla was murdered to prevent him from realizing his idea, should he ever try again. His notes on his experiments were seized by the US government, years later said to have been lost. . .
The Ancient Inca Airplanes Remain a Complete MysteryThe Ancient Inca Airplanes Remain a Complete Mystery
08 Feb.
The small golden figurines that once belonged to the Incas and so closely resemble modern-day airplanes continue to astound researchers, and the question of whether these ancient forms depicted an actual prototype remains.
Human Zoos - a Shameful Stain in Human HistoryHuman Zoos - a Shameful Stain in Human History
07 Feb.
One of the biggest attractions at the time were the so-called human zoos. They included exhibits of black people who were taken from their native villages in Africa and locked in cages like animals.
Another Myth Busted - Psychopaths are not Geniuses!Another Myth Busted - Psychopaths are not Geniuses!
27 Jan.
The prevailing idea in society is that the majority of psychopaths and serial killers are evil geniuses. They are seen as manipulative, unfeeling, with delusional behavior that distinguishes them from everyone else.
Unsolved Cases of Mysteriously Disappeared PeopleUnsolved Cases of Mysteriously Disappeared People
24 Jan.
Several stories tell of people who have disappeared under rather mysterious circumstances and although they've left behind clues, no one has been able to determine what ultimately happened to them.
Man Blames Evolution for his AggressionMan Blames Evolution for his Aggression
19 Jan.
It's finally become clear why the human species is so much more aggressive than the majority of its fellow animals. The reason is evolution and not the civilization we're living in.
The Human Lifespan has its Limit and We've Reached it!The Human Lifespan has its Limit and We've Reached it!
18 Jan.
A new study claims that human beings have a natural lifespan limit. According to scientists, this limit has now been reached and the probability of someone living past 125 years of age (the current world record for longevity is 122) is 0.
Half of us Remember Events That have Never HappenedHalf of us Remember Events That have Never Happened
13 Jan.
A new study has found that half of the people on Earth have a tendency to remember facts and events which have never actually happened to them.
Who was Lilith and Why was She Left out of the Bible?Who was Lilith and Why was She Left out of the Bible?
11 Jan.
According to the legends, Lilith reincarnated into the guise of the snake and tempted Eve from the Tree of Knowledge, to prove that even Adam's submissive wife was not perfect.
One of Greenland's Biggest Secrets RevealedOne of Greenland's Biggest Secrets Revealed
15 Dec.
For decades, scientists have been wondering how the world's largest island had formed and whether Greenland, as its name suggests, was not the snowy wasteland in the past as it is today.