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‘Magic’ Eyeliner, and Other Fascinating Ancient Beliefs and Facts
Ancient Egyptians wore thick eyeliner in the belief that it had magical properties. It did not, but what it did have, unbeknownst to users, was medicinal properties that averted otherwise common pink…
Ancient History
Archaeological Finds That Rewrote Our Understanding of History
Archaeological finds and discoveries occur all the time all over the world. Dramatic archaeological finds that shape or alter our…
Ancient History
Most People Completely Overlook These Fascinating Facts About The Ancient World
The ancient world was quite different than how many of us believe it to have been. The ancients grew up…
Ancient History
Powerful LGBTQ Figures From History that Nobody Ever Talks About
Spartan hoplites were viewed as Ancient Greece’s elite warriors for centuries, until they were thrashed – repeatedly – by an…
American History
10 of the Strangest Military Units in History
Since early man first fought side-by-side, he's exploited every possible avenue to make sure he's on the winning one. The…