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How did the ancient Maya give their children unique names?
The ancient Maya had many interesting customs and traditions. Among these, they have a very unique way of naming their children. It is named after the date of birth.
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Why do we often blow out candles on birthdays?
Most of our birthday parties involve blowing out candles. What does this mean?
History
'Golden fortress' Jaisalmer: The place where the cruelest customs are hidden
Deep in the Thar desert (India), stands a dazzling golden fortress. It was built in the 12th century, is a 'living fortress' because it is still stable and inhabited. In…
Archeology
Strange phenomenon in ancient tomb makes experts tremble: Mysterious mummy waits to be reborn!
The tomb shows that the ancient custom really was too harsh.
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Top 10 bizarre trends of the Middle Ages
Every era has its own distinct customs, beliefs and traditions. To be fair, however, there is rarely a period in history that can be considered as outlandish as the Midd…
Archeology
Ancient cemetery discovered burial about 100 children
All remains are arranged neatly in the east-west direction, some have coins in their mouths according to ancient customs.
Archeology
The 'frightening' truth about the beautiful remains of Chu Nguyen Chuong's tomb
In the tomb of the famous emperor, the Ming dynasty contains the remains of many women and the mysteries behind them make many people startled.
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Why didn't concubines concubine with Qin Shi Huang not close after being buried alive?
The funeral procession is one of the most brutal customs of the past, and any woman who is cremated will be extremely pitiful.
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14 countries have customs and habits so strange that many people are shocked to visit
Read and prepare in advance, lest one day you will be really shocked.
Archeology
70,000-year-old mysterious tomb buried another human race
Not only the smart but an extinct human species, once considered barbarians, has had very mysterious funeral customs with ancient tombs full of flowers.
Health
Who should not bathe old smell leaves?
'The custom of cleansing the ceiling of the New Year's Eve' (bathing in the water of old-scented leaves) has been applied by most Vietnamese from ancient times to the pr…
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What is special about the Apple New Year in Vietnam and other Asian countries?
Not only Vietnam but also some countries in Asia such as China, Japan and South Korea also have the custom of worshiping Mr. Cong and Mr. Apple.
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Strange custom of mother giving house keys to her daughter to invite strange boys to sleep as much as she wants
Yunnan and Sichuan, China, where the Mosuo tribe lives, have unique sex customs, where, when girls reach the age of updating, parents hand over their house keys to their…
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Strangely, the husband-wife land is allowed to have sex with his wife's sister
In the Hidatsa Tribe, North Dakota, USA, when the woman is at the end of her pregnancy, her husband is allowed to have sex with his wife's sister or sister.
Archeology
Chinese people long-necked skull to express power?
The infant's skull is shaped by using two hands or clamping two splints, fixed with a cloth wrapped around for a long time.