The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

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Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

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Archaeological evidence shows that the 12 astronomical signs at one point entered China, a journey that would eventually ...

The ancient Greek ideal of World Unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great aiming to unite the world ...

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Pyromancy refers to the ancient practice of divination—seeking omens, guidance, or spiritual messages by observing the ...

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The early Christians saw the “weeks of years” as fulfilled in Jesus. The prophetic timetable became part of the early ...