Ancient History

A Journey through Ethiopia, India, Jordan & More — The enduring legacy of humanity’s architectural prowess can be found in an array of forms around the globe. Skyscrapers piercing the heavens, bridges spanning vast rivers, and temples with intricate designs have long captivated our collective imaginations. Among these marvels, however, the rock-carved structures of places like Lalibela in Ethiopia…

For thousands of years, humans have tried to make sense of the world we occupy. During ancient times, humans lived in close contact with their habitats and created entities such as the ancient Greek gods in order to make sense of the wild environments around them. We have ancient texts…

The most prominent prostitutes of ancient Greece were trained in educational institutions: they were more than sex workers Many centuries after the heyday of ancient Mesopotamia, prostitution also became part of the society of Ancient Greece, where the word “pornai” meant prostitute; reportedly, it is from this Greek word that…

Göbeklitepe is an extraordinary archaeological site that has captivated the world with its ancient marvels. This archaeological treasure has redefined our understanding of prehistoric civilizations in southeastern Turkey. This article delves deep into the historical significance, intricate details, and cultural richness surrounding Göbeklitepe. …

The science freak, who believe in time-travelling, you must have to read this era where you would be trapped or die! — Imagine stepping back to the 16th century, a period marked by political intrigue, religious conflicts, and a society bound by strict social norms. Hygiene and Health: The Perils of Disease Ah, the scent of Tudor England! It uniquely blends unwashed bodies, open sewers, and poor sanitation. Plagues, smallpox, and other contagious diseases run rampant on these streets…

Anubis was a jackal-headed God of the dead and embalming in Ancient Egypt. — A leopard moves stealthily towards the body of Osiris. Before it can attack, Anubis senses that the animal is in fact Set, the evil god. He captures the leopard, branding it with scalding iron. Anubis thus is the reason that leopards have spots. …

From Akkadian cuneiform to English, effortlessly. Using artificial intelligence. A group of Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University did so in collaboration with Ariel University, developing a model that allows the “automatic translation” of texts in the Akkadian language, in cuneiform characters, into the more common and understandable modern English…

Samples that may reveal evidence of prehistoric life… — The latest robotic explorer launched to Mars by NASA, the Perseverance rover just finished a crucial phase of its mission — collecting samples that may reveal evidence of prehistoric life. The Jezero Crater is a region thought to have once been the site of a lake and river delta that…

During this time, Japan had little touch with the rest of the world — but a teenager made it all change. — Japan’s policy of isolation, known as the Sakoku policy, continued for more than 200 years. During this time, Japan had little touch with the rest of the world. …