The oldest structures built by humans If most people had to guess what the oldest building built by humans would be, they’d probably say something like the pyramids or Stonehenge, but these ancient monuments don’t even come close to these structures. Some of these...
How long can a colonial ship stay at sea? The colonial era in Europe mostly took place between the 16th and 18th centuries and involved dozens of wars and millions of miles sailed. During this age, new and exotic lands were discovered and riches beyond imagination...
Historic military survival rations During World War two there was a huge campaign to produce food in Britain that was advertised on posters that read “An army marches on its stomach” and was designed to produce extra food to be sent to the fighting forces in Europe....
How our ancestors made things Most people don’t realize just how clever our ancestors were and often just view them as primitive people, but it’s no coincidence that 700-year-old castles have stronger mortar in between their stones that’s in better condition...
Ancient medicines you’d be better off without Our ancestors didn’t really understand medicine very well, probably because they had no idea what germs were. This lack of understanding has led to a number of strange and just plain disgusting treatments being...
The who’s who of ancient people Most people have heard of an ancient culture like the Celts or the Egyptians, but who exactly were they and what happened to them? Here’s a list of the most well-known ancient cultures that have existed around the world and what...
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