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14 of the most powerful armies in ancient world history.
In this Top 14, besides the very famous names like Sparta or Rome, four of them—Mongolia, Xiongnu, Han, and the Tang Dynasty army—are all from China.
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Why were soldiers in feudal times not allowed to eat their fill on the battlefield?
Few people know that ancient armies had an unwritten rule: soldiers were not allowed to eat until they were full during battle. There were several very practical reasons…
Archeology
The secret behind four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in a cave in Israel
The swords are believed to be spoils of war from the Roman army associated with the Bar Kochba revolt of Jews against Roman rule in Judea.
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Finally found the real life tribe of Wakandan warrior girls!
On the coast of West Africa, the Kingdom of Dahomey (1625-1894) was home to the most elite female warrior army in the history of the dark continent, and it was also the…
Archeology
Excavating an ancient well from the Qin Dynasty, experts discovered 'writing capable of changing history'
This is considered the most important archaeological discovery of the Qin Dynasty after the Terracotta Army was excavated in 1973 in Xi'an.
Archeology
New discovery of the terracotta army in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang: 'As lifelike as real people'
With this special arrangement, the terracotta army in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang can take on different tasks when fighting.
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The mystery of the statue lying on its back, hands on the ground in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang
The strangely posed terracotta statue in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang has left archaeologists amazed.
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Tiny creature repels Genghis Khan's mighty army, saving Europe!
It is surprising that Genghis Khan's mighty Mongol army had to retreat in Europe because of this small creature.
Archeology
Genghis Khan massacred many people to change the atmosphere
Through raids and massacres, Genghis Khan's army caused huge amounts of carbon dioxide to disappear from the atmosphere, possibly making the Earth colder.
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When the Qin Dynasty fell, where was the mighty army that Qin Shi Huang was so proud of?
Qin Shi Huang was the 36th king of the Qin state and the first emperor to unify China after destroying the six vassal states, ending the Warring States period. However,…
1001 mystery
Decoding the mystery of 50,000 Persian warriors who disappeared in the blink of an eye more than 2,500 years ago
In world history there was a strange event when a team of 50,000 people suddenly disappeared, no one was left alive, and no bodies were found.
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The 3 largest tank graveyards in the world: From warriors to scrap metal
Once out of service, the tanks become scrap and are exposed to the elements for decades.
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After the Qing Dynasty collapsed, where did the imperial guards who were responsible for protecting the emperor go?
The Imperial Bodyguards were the people responsible for protecting the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
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Humanoid Robots Work in a Chinese Factory
Robotics startup MagicLab introduces a fleet of humanoid robots at a factory to train them in a variety of jobs.
Oceanography
Warrior dolphins protect US military base
The US military and many other countries use dolphins to protect naval bases because they possess many superior capabilities.