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Wedding rings in the ancient world
Archeology

Wedding rings in the ancient world

In the ancient world, the wedding ring not only represents the eternity of love, but also symbolizes the purchase of a bride, the control of the husband's property or th…

December 17, 2018
Cruel punishments of ancient Egyptians
Archeology

Cruel punishments of ancient Egyptians

If an Egyptian stole an animal, he would be punished with 100 whips and stabbed 5 times on his back before returning to work.

December 17, 2018
Giant car traces of prehistoric times
Archeology

Giant car traces of prehistoric times

A Russian scientist affirmed that the strange deep subsidence in the Phrygian valley, Turkey is a mark of civilization that appeared before humans.

December 17, 2018
Explore the tunnel in Cheops pyramid
Archeology

Explore the tunnel in Cheops pyramid

Cheops Pyramid is the oldest and only work remaining among the 7 wonders of the ancient world, also known as the Great Pyramid. It was built in 2560 BC as a tomb for Kin…

December 17, 2018
The nano cup was ahead of the Roman era
Archeology

The nano cup was ahead of the Roman era

The 1,600-year-old cup from ancient Rome is turquoise when light shines from the front and turns red when light shines from behind.

December 17, 2018
Ancient city built from mud
Archeology

Ancient city built from mud

Chan Chan is the capital of the Chimor kingdom in ancient Peruvian history, with buildings built from unique mud.

December 17, 2018
4 questions about new human relatives
Archeology

4 questions about new human relatives

The discovery of new human relatives called Homo naledi (H. naledi) in a deep cave in South Africa raises many questions around their existence.

December 17, 2018
Huge rock trap of the ancient people
Archeology

Huge rock trap of the ancient people

Wearing a kite-like shape when viewed from above, this ancient building is essentially a giant trap used to hunt animals.

December 17, 2018