Is being the brightest object in the night sky not enough for it?! It’s probably some of the earliest astronomy you learn. The sun is the big yellow-white ball in the sky during the day, while the moon is the shape-changing one that glows at night. And that’s true….except when it’s not. Sometimes, smack in …
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Deriving their name from the Sanskrit word for ‘deception’ or ‘concealment,’ the Thuggees were a notorious network of criminals and assassins that plagued parts of India from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Often roaming the vast expanse of the Indian subcontinent, they are notorious for their brutal methods, especially in murdering and robbing unsuspecting …
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Stoicism and Stoic philosophy have been around for thousands of year. Founded by Zeno of Citium, the original Stoics used to gather in Athens to discuss the best ways to live a good life, and how to remain resilient while enduring hardship and adversity. Since then many Stoics have come and gone, but very little …
The Middle East, a region of great historical significance, has been marred by warfare, instability, and conflict for decades. From the turn of the 21st century to the present day, this part of the world has witnessed major wars raging across territories that include Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Yemen. The involvement of numerous …
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An abandoned luxury hotel in the middle of Italy. What may its story been why it ended up in this state? In this episode The Ancient Guru ll go on a journey to why this once grand hotel had to close down. Enjoy!
If Roman concrete was so strong and durable, why arn’t we using the same materials today for modern buildings? The answer might surprise you. In today’s educational video The Ancient Guru is looking into why the Roman’s way of building things has been left behind for new building materials! Enjoy!
Introduction The Mexican-American War, fought between 1846 and 1848, stands as a pivotal event in the history of both the United States and Mexico. This conflict, rooted in complex political, economic, and territorial disputes, had far-reaching consequences that continue to influence both nations to this day. In this article, we will explore the origins, major …
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The Silk Road was the ultimate route for messengers, merchants, and explorers alike. The roads were used in a few manners, with the main being for commercial trade. In today s video The Ancient Guru analyse the Silk Road secrets! Enjoy!
Dive into the enigmatic tale of Medusa, the cursed Grecian priestess. Venture through the marble halls of ancient Athens, witness forbidden love, divine wrath, and a transformation like no other. Beyond the monstrous facade lies a story of beauty, power, and resilience. Join us as we unravel the layers of Medusa’s tragic narrative and discover …
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3 days of crashing! Terrible flooding in almost all of Greece due to storm Daniel. Over the last three days devastating floods have hit almost the entire territory of Greece. Heavy rainfall has turned the streets of many cities into rushing torrents. The first serious floods hit the city of Volos. Streams of water threw …
Native American man’s DNA traced back 17000 years. Darrell “Dusty” Crawford, whose Native American Blackfoot name is Lone Bull, looks over his results with fascination. He’s taken a DNA test with an outfit called Cellular Research Institute (CRI) and learned a lot about his heritage. What he doesn’t know yet, though, is that the conclusions …
A new technique analysing modern genetic data suggests that pre-humans survived in a group of only 1,280 individuals. Human ancestors in Africa were pushed to the brink of extinction around 900,000 years ago, a study shows. The work1, published in Science, suggests a drastic reduction in the population of our ancestors well before our species, Homo sapiens, …
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