Tag: ancient

Megapolis - Tikal

Hidden away in the jungle of Guatemala, Tikal saw the light of day in the 8...

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How 11 Ancient Crafts Survived For Centuries

From mole ground with a traditional tool in Mexico, to metal art forged wit...

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What Aztecs Were Eating Before European Contact

The Aztecs thrived in the area corresponding to Mexico between the 14th and...

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Why Do We Kiss Under Mistletoe?

The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your e...

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The Origins Of The Very First Ancient Egyptians

How does a civilisation that lasted for several thousand years begin? Joann...

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The Mystery Of Ancient Egypt's Blue Lotus Aphrodisiac

In the tombs that ancient Egyptians prepared for their deaths, they left a...

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What Are Runes?

The Old Norse alphabet comprised of runes which was called the ‘futhark’. F...

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Who were the Vestal Virgins, and what was their job?

Travel back to Ancient Rome to find out what life was like for the Vestal V...

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The History Of Tattoos

If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates bac...

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Four Sisters In Ancient Rome

How did the young, wealthy women of Ancient Rome spend their days? Meet Dom...

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Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead

Mummification was a sacred, transformative practice in Ancient Egypt - a ri...

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A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor

It’s another sweltering morning in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brighten...

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How To Make A Mummy

As anyone who’s seen a mummy knows, ancient Egyptian priests went to a lot...

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Aztec Death Whistle

Death Whistles, Terrifying instruments of religion and war, were used by An...

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The Royal Game of Ur

The Royal Game of Ur is a two-player strategy race board game of the tables...

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