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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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Archeology
Things you didn't know about dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are among the most famous ancient creatures on Earth, with countless fascinating mysteries that are still being uncovered today.
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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
Searching for the common linguistic origins of half the world's population, spanning across Eurasia.
Today, nearly half the world's population speaks an Indo-European language as their first language.
Archeology
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient civilization beneath the Amazon rainforest.
Recent discoveries have revealed that the Amazon rainforest is not only a rich biological environment but also home to many incredible, lost civilizations.
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10 greatest strategists of ancient China
Zhuge Liang, Sun Tzu, Wang Meng, Lü Bowen, Zhang Liang, Zhao Pu, and Jiang Ziya were outstanding heroes of ancient Chinese history.
Medicine - Health
This type of fish is a 'tonic' for the lungs, and is very good for women's health.
According to ancient texts, carp is beneficial for the spleen and stomach, acts as a diuretic, reduces swelling, promotes lactation, treats coughs and ulcers, and is one…
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The truth about executioners in the Middle Ages - A profession filled with suffering.
In ancient times, executioners were those who enforced justice, punishing criminals, and always appeared in a terrifying and mysterious image.
Archeology
A 10 million square meter underground city has been revealed beneath a famous ancient castle.
Beneath the historic foundations of the ancient Zerzevan castle in Diyarbakir province – southeastern Türkiye – scientists have discovered an incredible settlement.
Archeology
Stunned by the discovery of a sea monster fossil with a neck up to 3 meters long.
Researchers have discovered an ancient reptile with a neck three times longer than its body and sharp teeth that helped it ambush prey.
Biology
The world's oldest tree is about to be officially recognized.
A giant tree that has survived for thousands of years in a forest in southern Chile is about to be recognized as the world's oldest tree.
Archeology
3,200-year-old sword engraved with 'Ramesses II' found
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the 3,200-year-old remains of a military barracks containing a wealth of artifacts, including a sword with hieroglyphs inscribed w…
Archeology
The Truth About Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Discovered in Australia
In a remote part of Australia, a series of hieroglyphs very similar to those created in ancient Egypt have been found.
Archeology
The mystery of the ancient writing of the Kushan Empire has finally been solved
Archaeologists have deciphered part of the writing system.
Archeology
Old farmer dug up a vase with a human face and threw it in the kitchen corner, experts say it is a national treasure
The old farmer never expected that the human-faced vase he found would turn out to be a national treasure dating back thousands of years.