Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Most people appreciate the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Healthy sleep involves getting sufficient uninterrupted sleep regularly. When we achieve quality sleep, our
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Have you ever wondered why Rome became known as the “Eternal City? The city’s nickname can be traced to an ancient myth, ancient historical
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A triumvirate (in Latin’ tre viri’ – three-man – or ‘triumviri’) was a board of three officials who shared a position of authority or
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Visiting a marketplace in the Middle Ages could be a pleasant experience. However, honesty was crucial because practices such as fraud and theft
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Since antiquity, the Egyptian civilization has depended on the Nile River, relying heavily on its annual floods for sustenance and prosperity. Nilometer on the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – You have probably seen people wearing shoes with extremely long toes in many Medieval paintings. These pointed shoes, whose tips could extend from just
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The term “pancake” may have emerged in the 15th century and became standard in 19th-century America, but the history of pancakes stretches much further
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – When someone says “Eureka,” it’s because they have suddenly found or realized something or solved a problem. Scientists often shout Eureka when they
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Striped clothing is common today, and most people have some fabrics with this pattern in their wardrobe. However, the history behind striped clothing
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – They may not be often mentioned, but the Satraps played an essential role in ancient history. Satraps were governors of provinces of the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Studies of ancient Maya codices along with investigations of their glyphs and other important archaeological findings reveal the Maya developed a special relationship
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The ancient Egyptian egg ovens are an excellent example demonstrating one should not underestimate how clever our ancestors were. About 2,000-years ago, Egyptians
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Yakuza is a mafia-like Japanese criminal organization that appeared during the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603 – 1868). It was formed by two separate
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Countless examples are demonstrating how ancient civilizations were fascinated with the blue color. Blue was considered to be the color of the gods.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egyptians loved to dance. Several ancient Egyptian tomb paintings depict dancers in various forms of dress and many different postures. Dancing was
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Hand signs can be an excellent way to express emotions. People have used hand signs to communicate and insult each other for thousands
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Established around 500 B.C. in Crotone, Italy, the Pythagorean Brotherhood was one of the earliest secret societies. Crotone was a flourishing Greek colony
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Unlike many females in some other ancient cultures Viking women were powerful, dominant, and had a prominent role in society. This is a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – If Vikings were alive today, they would be surprised, and perhaps even a little flattered to see how the world has taken interest
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Leibniz-Keks remain nowas popular as ever. Most have tasted these delicious butter biscuits that can be found in almost every modern supermarket.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – During the days of the Roman Republic two consuls were elected. They served one year before they were replaced. If a consul died
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In the past, there were many unusual professions that were well-paid, but some of these jobs were not respectable. In ancient Rome, some
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Our modern society depends on the clock. Almost everything we do must be made on time. Whether it’s going to school, work, or
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Some ancient scientists had great humor, and one of the world’s best practical jokes comes from Pythagoras who invented a cup to punish
