Bananas, with over 100 billion individual fruits produced annually, stand as one of the world’s most beloved and crucial crops. Over a thousand varieties cater to different tastes and needs globally, but beyond their popularity as a food item, bananas are integral to the livelihoods of millions worldwide. Origins and Early Domestication The origin of […]
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Dogs, often referred to as “man’s best friend,” have shared a long and intricate history with humans. Their journey from wild predators to beloved pets is filled with fascinating tales and surprising facts. Here, we delve into ten surprising historical facts about dogs that highlight their unique bond with humans and their significant roles throughout
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Human civilization has always been deeply rooted in the establishment of cities. These urban centers served as the cradle of early human society and became hubs of culture, trade, and innovation. Some cities have withstood the test of time, maintaining continuous habitation for thousands of years. Here, we explore ten of the oldest cities in
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Determining the age of a country is a complex task. Borders and governments frequently change, and a nation with a deep historical background might actually be quite young, such as Russia, which emerged in 1991 after the Soviet Union dissolved. For this list, we focused on regions with a well-documented history of governance or large
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The sprawling and diverse landscape of Europe is home to many beautiful, centuries-old castles all with a unique history. Sprinkled across the cities, throughout the countryside, and in small towns all over, castles are standing time capsules of our history. Castle architecture tells us a story about the cultural, political, and technological practices of the
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Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for thirty-five years in the fifteenth century BC. First, as the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose II and then as Pharaoh in her own right. The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during her reign. Constructed roughly a millennium after the Great Pyramid of Giza and over four hundred
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Nine thousand years ago, the British Isles were connected to each other and to the mainland by vast stretches of low-lying lands. These lands were collectively referred to as Doggerland. At its height, this vast area made up a quarter of European land. It provided rich hunting grounds for countless generations of hominids, including prehistoric
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Roman aqueducts were, and still are, an impressive feat of engineering. Designed to transport water over almost impossibly long distances, they were the veins carrying the lifeblood of the Roman Empire and sustained life across the vast stretches of its borders. They stretched across Europe and brought the various communities the Romans conquered together. They
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Shambhala is a mythical place in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Europeans sought for years to find this much-talked-about location, but it does not exist on the physical plane. Speaking of Shambhala in 1985, the 14th Dalai Lama said: Although those with special affiliation may actually be able to go there through their karmic connection,
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Charybdis is a sea monster born of the Greek gods Poseidon and Gaia – the sea and the earth. According to some accounts, Charybdis controlled the tides. In her endless thirst, she gulped great quantities of seawater and spit it out again, causing low and high tides each day. The name Charybdis comes from the
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