Mesopotamia is the name of an ancient region on whose grounds modern-day Iraq came to be. Nicknamed the Cradle of Life, it’s considered by many to be the first instance of a proper civilization, having been the first entity to have people live in cities and to form governments to represent them. This ancient civilization […]
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Top 10 Ancient Egypt Facts You’ll Want to Share With Your Friends
In the year 3400 B.C. two distinct kingdoms were established. The Red Land formed northwest of the Nile River Delta and the White Land emerged in the south, stretched all the way to Gebel el-Silsila. Three centuries later, King Menes put an end to the constant conflict gnawing at both sides. He seized the Red […]
10 Great Kingdoms Forgotten By History
When we think of kingdoms and empires, our first thought usually goes to the Romans or Ottomans. History often remembers only what it wants to remember, people or entire civilizations getting lost in the sands of time. This is why chances are you’ve probably never heard about these 10 Great Kingdoms Forgotten By History. 1. […]
Top 10 Most Dangerous Fashion Trends Through History
Many fashion enthusiasts would pledge that beauty requires sacrifices. If we sit down and thoroughly analyze the meaning of that, we realize that this is true. Even a plain haircut requires some sort of offering – in this case, time. But for the most part, the most present enemy we fight against in the name […]
5 World Defining Historical Battles
We take certain things in history for granted: Western civilization’s ancient Greek origins, Rome’s stunning domination of the world for hundreds of years or the democracies which have sprung up all over the world etc. But the things that seem natural now in retrospect (ancient Greek city-states’ progressive concepts, Rome’s pragmatism and efficiency which also translated […]