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King Cyrus, the First and Only Foreign Messiah of the Ancient Jews

The concept of the Messiah is something that pervades the ancient holy writings of the Jews. The Messiah was a foretold savior of mankind, and…

Trump Unveils Qatar-Donated Boeing 747-8 for Air Force One Use

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a newly modified Boeing 747-8 jet donated by Qatar for use as part of the Air Force One presidential transport…

The Strange Obsession of Ancient Greek Philosopher Pythagoras With Beans

Pythagoras, one of the greatest philosophers and intellectuals of Greek history had an obsession, or rather a dislike for fava beans. His discoveries…

Did People in Ancient Rome and Greece Love the Same Way We Do?

Since the time of ancient Rome and Greece, people have dealt with the difficult emotion of love– in all its glory and calamity – and come out the…

Ancient Greek Heroine Atalanta Wrestled Men and Sailed with Argonauts

Atalanta, a heroine from ancient Greek mythology, was known never to back down from a challenge. She was an incredibly skilled huntress and had…

Which Ancient Greek Poet Came First, Homer or Hesiod?

Homer is widely recognised as Greece’s oldest and most important poet. He was the composer of the Iliad and the Odyssey. However, the poet…

Archaeologists Uncover Rare Roman Lime Kiln in Hungary

World’s Richest 10% Are Costing Earth Trillions, New Study Shows

The world’s richest 10% of consumers are costing Earth trillions of dollars in environmental damage every year, according to a new study…

Ancient Greek Inscription in Albania Reveals Powerful Roman Woman’s Role in Hadrian-Era City

A remarkable ancient Greek inscription carved on an ancient well in present-day Albania is offering new clues about a wealthy Roman woman who may…

Art From Ancient Peru Reveals Dark Secret of Mountain Sacrifice

New research suggests that mountain sacrifice art Peru may reveal a far more complex Moche ritual than previously believed, offering fresh insight…