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- What is the Oldest Board Game?
Can you believe that the game of monopoly is 89 years old? That is nothing compared to some of the other games played by our ancestors. As it turns out, people have always needed to find a way to pass timeContinue reading “What is the Oldest Board Game?” - The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. It is one of the most impressive defensive structures ever created due to its size and the resources required to build. The Wall’s history is a complex oneContinue reading “The Great Wall of China” - Three Lesser Known Roman Emperors of the First Century A.D.
The first century of Roman emperors is filled with familiar faces that are well taught. This includes Octavian (or Augustus), Nero, Caligula, and Tiberius to name a few. However, during the first century there was a period where there were threeContinue reading “Three Lesser Known Roman Emperors of the First Century A.D.” - When Did Aquariums Become Popular
Whether you like them or not, you can still say that you feel a sense awe or relaxation when you look into an aquarium of any size. Granted, some aquariums get a bit carried away in my opinion, such as theContinue reading “When Did Aquariums Become Popular” - Scythians: The Lesser Known Steppe Culture
Who are the Scythians? Where did they come from? What makes them worthwhile to talk about? The Scythians is a lesser known steppe civilization from the Pontic Steppe around the Black Sea. It is widely believed that the Scythians were ofContinue reading “Scythians: The Lesser Known Steppe Culture”
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