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 time and argue about rules amongst one another. This could probably be titled “When wasContinue reading “What is the Oldest Board Game?”
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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 three emperors in just two years between Nero and Vespasian. It started in 68AD andContinue 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 the harboring of large marine mammals like killer whales or the housing of whale sharksContinue 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 of Iranian origin, as their language and religious beliefs show similarities to the cultures ofContinue reading “Scythians: The Lesser Known Steppe Culture”
The Richest Man to Ever Live
We have all heard of wealthy individuals in our lifetime. People such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates all come to mind when we think of wealth in modern times. However, there lived a man who ruled the Mali Empire in West Africa from 1312 – 1337. Mansa Musa, believed toContinue reading “The Richest Man to Ever Live”
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