Ancient
Did Cleopatra VII's Offspring Live and Give Birth to the fabled Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?
Four children were born to Cleopatra VII, the final pharaoh of an independent Egypt: Ptolemy Philadelphia, twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and Caesarian (with Julius Caesar) (the latter three with Mark Antony). However, she only bore a single daughter, Selene, who wed King Juba II of Mauretania, and so had no other offspring.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
ROLLS ROYCE
Established in 1904 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, Rolls-Royce is recognized for its maturity, superior engineering, and inventiveness. Known for producing luxurious cars, the firm has consistently improved its offerings, establishing higher standards for engineering and the automotive industry. This one-page brief digs into significant achievements and insights.
By Reslin Reslin2 years ago in History
The Found Origin of Ancient Mummified Baboons in Egypt Indicates a Punt Location
Genetic research is being used by primatologists to identify the geographic origin of ancient, mummified baboons discovered in Egypt. In doing so, the evidence suggests the startling possibility that the two mythical trading locations of Punt and Adulis were the same, separated by a millennium.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
The Top 10 Deadliest Deities in Classical Mythology
Over the eons of our shared past, deities have been held in high regard, adored, and dreaded. There are many examples of gods that inspired fear and awe in the hearts of their devotees in ancient mythology from all over the world. These strong creatures, who frequently represented the fundamental forces of nature and human existence, ruled over chaos and order, life and death, and war and peace. Today, we explore the tales of the ten most terrifying gods from classical mythology, whose names alone could terrify people.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
The Famous Garisenda Tower in Bologna Is Too Leaning!
No, it's not in Pisa—an Italian leaning tower is back at it! Instead, it's Bologna's Garisenda Tower, which has been closed off by authorities due to concerns over its collapse, along with the important piazza that sits next to it. These "twin towers," which are only a few meters away from the considerably taller Asinelli Tower (which is twice as tall), are iconic images of the city that have stood the test of time. The Garisenda has been 4 degrees slanted for centuries. However, "traces of unexpected rotation" in the incline have been discovered in recent inspections, prompting an immediate closure for "years."
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
The Rise of China:
China has experienced unprecedented economic growth and military development in recent decades. This has led to a rising sense of nationalism and a growing assertiveness on the global stage. China's rise is challenging the existing world order, which has been dominated by the United States for the past 70 years.
By Helena Cruiz2 years ago in History
Bizarre and chaotic things about Elephants you never know.
SO-Called "sensed danger" an elephant will go into panic mode and bury somebody alive the elephant was likely trying to protect them from something like a predator or saber tooth tiger though this is not always the case an elephant may bury a human simply because they are afraid or lost in a moments of confusion or sadness this has happened more than once with children most famously in 2008 when an 4-year old boy wandered away from his family in Hawaii and was found buried 2 feet beneath the surface of the sand next to two toppled palm trees his parents had given him a coin as he walked away so that he could find his way back home number seven elephants can drink water straight from the ground elephants have been seen doing this and it's not just with water either as they have also been seen drinking mud and even dirt although why they do this is unknown number six elephants are capable of going without water for up to four days and usually only go without drinking for about two hours at a time but once they start drinking again they keep going until they're sated elephants will often travel in groups of about 10-30 creatures and although these groups are mostly peaceful interactions between the members do happen from time to time there have been reports of fights between different groups of elephants including intergroup violence between different herds of elephants however these fights are usually very brief and are usually over something like food or territory number five
By Owusu Banahene2 years ago in History
This Man Changed The World Then Mysteriously Disappeared
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, in 1913, there was a very clever man named Rudolf Diesel. He was from Germany, but he was born in the beautiful city of Paris. Rudolf was not just any regular guy; he was a super-smart inventor. He was famous for creating something called the "diesel engine," which is like a powerful machine that can do lots of cool things.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
This Drink Changed The World
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, in the year 1662, a Portuguese princess named Catherine arrived in England. She was going to marry the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, King Charles II. After her long journey, she asked for something special – a cup of tea. But you see, back in those days, tea was not something people in England knew much about. It was a bit like a magical potion that nobody had heard of.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
From Caesar to Colosseum:
1. The Rise of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar, a name synonymous with power and ambition, played a pivotal role in shaping the Roman Empire. He rose from a humble background to become one of Rome's most influential leaders. His military conquests, political acumen, and legendary crossing of the Rubicon River changed the course of history. But his rise to power wasn't without its share of controversies and conspiracies.
By Jan Hopper2 years ago in History
