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
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – We read about historical places and events without thinking about what’s behind a name. For example, we can ask – Why is Africa
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – All Maya regulated their lives by the sacred calendar and their belief that supernatural beings had the power to intervene in human affairs
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Inca state and culture were born with a legend. The children of the god Inti, Manco Capac and his sister Mama Ocllo
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egyptians had several achievements in chemistry and cosmetology. They produced creams, perfumes, and facial colors. They created beautification techniques, and special soap
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Napoleonic Code was the French civil code introduced under Napoleon I on 21 March 1804. It was the first consistent set of laws
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Vikings lived in large families that included parents, children, and grandparents. When the eldest son took over the estate, he became head
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egyptians were familiar with many branches of science. There is solid evidence they possessed advanced astronomical knowledge mastered mathematics and applied their
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Why the Aztecs migrated to the Mexican Valley can be debated, but once they reached the place it didn’t take long before they
Conny Waters – MessageToEagle.com – Scientific curiosity and the search for knowledge can sometimes be dangerous. This is a lesson American astronomer and geographer George Davidson learned when
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Constantinople became a new Rome, and the Emperor Constantine the Great celebrated the inauguration of his new capital city, and the name of
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Can you come up with a reason why you would deliberately remove your healthy thumbs? Ancient Roman males believed they had had a
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ushabti were servants devoted to working for their deceased owners. In ancient Egyptian religion, the tombs were equipped with small-sized and mummy-shaped figurines
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – If you enjoy art you may have stumbled upon older Japanese paintings where people are portrayed as cats. This may look funny and kind
MessageToEagle.com – Copper was used by several ancient civilizations for a number of reasons. It was the first metal ever used by ancient man, dating back more than 10,000
MessageToEagle.com – It’s an ancient fact that Vikings were fierce warriors and they did plunder a lot. However, what is not particulary well-known is that even though there was
MessageToEagle.com – Kindred Spirits is a wonderful monument in Ireland built in honor of Native Americans. The story behin the creation of this structure is based on true generosity
MessageToEagle.com – The mummification process was well-known and practiced by many ancient civilizations. Various mummification techniques were used and ancient people wanted to preserve the body of the deceased
MessageToEagle.com – When fisherman Ned Maddrell from the Isle of Man died on December 27, 1974 many thought the ancient Celtic language vanished with him. Ned Maddrell was the
