Skyscrapers, concrete behemoths, and monumental architectures aren’t technological marvels peculiar to the modern world. Since the first man began using sticks and stone as weapons, innumerable human inventiveness has given birth to some famous architectural creations that even many modern marvels cannot compare. The most spectacular of these recorded achievements have come to be recognized …
Few queens in ancient history have been portrayed as much in modern pop culture as the Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra. Tales of her feminine seduction and breathtaking beauty contribute to the mystique that has lived on for over 2,000 years, with each modern portrayal of her slightly different than the others. While she’s often …
Since discovered in 1936 in the Egyptian village of Saqqara, the so-called “Schist Disk” has been used to support the widely-held contention that the ancient Egyptian culture acquired technology far superior to their own at some point in their development from an outside source. And while this disk may not be definitive proof of that …
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Science has an insatiable appetite for knowledge and discovery, with men and women in their indoor and outdoor jackets dedicating their lives to unshrouding mysteries. This makes it all the more exciting when we discover that despite this resolve and tenacity, some mysteries still abound, leaving earth’s brightest minds to only intelligent guesses and conjecture. …
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Egypt, a country in the northeastern part of Africa, will always be known as one of the first nations where civilization emerged. The pyramids, a notable structure that provides a glimpse into the nation’s rich and glorious past, were built when Egypt became one of the world’s richest and most powerful civilizations. However, so much …
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While history is a peek into the culture and norms of times past, it also helps us understand where current-day trends and norms originated. For example, the Ancient Egyptians have often been called one of the most innovative civilizations. From their pyramids to religious traditions, historians and scientists have been fascinated for centuries by their …
Human civilization has been around for a long time, and we’ve invented some wonderful things throughout history. But unfortunately, there are lots of ancient technologies that have been lost to time. In some societies, the method was so commonplace that nobody ever thought to write it down, and as those empires fell, we lost the …
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Ancient Egypt is known for its grand pyramids, impressive temples, and elaborate tombs, but what about the everyday homes of the people who lived there? The architecture and design of ancient Egyptian homes offer a look at the daily lives of the people who called this land home. From the bustling cities of the Nile …
What was it like to be a slave in ancient Egypt? This is a question that historians have asked for many years, but we may never honestly know the answer. However, we know what life was like for slaves based on what we can learn from ancient texts and archaeological evidence. Enslaved people in ancient …
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Love and marriage have been around since the beginning of time. However, each culture has its unique way of celebrating love and marriage. In Ancient Egypt, love and marriage were fundamental aspects of society. Let’s look at what this looked like in Ancient Egypt. Gods and Goddesses Were Important to Egyptian Culture The ancient Egyptians …
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