Top 17 of the Greatest Inventors in History
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Our world would be nothing like the way it is today without the help of some of the greatest men and women in history, such as Alexander Graham Bell and Mary Anderson. These inventors shaped the world with their innovations and took the world one step forward. 1. Johannes Gutenberg (1395 – 1468) Without the […]
7 Intriguing Parts about Greek Mythology
The Ancient Greeks lived hundreds of years ago and started the basis for many things we have today, like the alphabet. The Greeks excelled in art, drama, mathematics, and many other fields. In their version of the alphabet, they also kept track of stories and epics of their time. These Greek myths have lasted through […]
8 Facts about Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know
For most people, the words ‘Ancient Egypt’ bring the pyramids, ancient pharaohs, and the all-powerful Cleopatra to mind. While those are true and did exist in that period of time, Ancient Egypt was more than just the pharaohs and the pyramids. Ancient Egypt was a civilization of northeastern Africa, concentrated along the lower parts of […]
Top 35: Greatest Castles in Europe
There is something sinister and at the same time romantic about castles, don’t you think? I find that they evoke a palpable sense of both melancholy and wonder. When I think about them, I have a whirl of emotions that I can’t really explain. These ancient fortifications brim with mystery and history. They are a […]