Ancient History Facts
Enjoy our ancient history facts section where you’ll find plenty of amazing and little known facts about the ancient world. We explore a variety of fascinating ancient history facts that you probably are unaware of. The facts include information about ancient civilizations, amazing ancient inventions, prehistoric places, battles, great historical figures and much more.
Ancient History Facts Archive
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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
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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
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Sparta was famous for being a city-state that valued discipline. The state’s citizens were expected to be loyal and contribute to Sparta’s prosperity. Located
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Johann Gutenberg’s brilliant printing press changed Europe’s history. When the first printed books started to appear in Europe, people were excited. Thousands of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Pillars of victory, also known as memorial columns, were occasionally erected to memorize the triumphs of victorious achievements of an emperor. They were
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Unlike many females in other ancient cultures, Viking women were powerful, dominant, and had a prominent role in society. This Viking legacy is still
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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
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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.
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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
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In the past, many unusual professions were well-paid, but some of these jobs were not respectable. In ancient Rome, some people worked as
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The appreciation for music is universal and timeless. findings show the importance of music was widespread in the Upper Paleolithic period, (ca. 50,000-10,000
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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
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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
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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
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King (1638 – 1715) couldn’t stand bad table manners. The Sun King is
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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
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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
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - We use to associate martial arts mainly with the Far East, China - Kung Fu, and Japan - Karate, but the truth is
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Alexander the Great (356 BC - 323 BC) rejected the peace terms of the Persian Emperor Darius in 331 BC. Darius offered him
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Originally known as the Manual of Discipline, the community rules were written during a time when there was political instability in the region
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Egyptians always differed in their lifestyle, appearance, and customs from the peoples with whom they came into contact. They emphasized their otherness, individuality,
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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
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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
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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
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