4,000-yr-old Tablet is the World’s Oldest Customer Service Complaint
In a cuneiform tablet from ancient Mesopotamia, roughly 1750 BC, what is probably the oldest complaint in history was found. […]
Ancient History
The 5 craziest methods of medicine in ancient times
Although for many, visits to the doctor are still traumatic, there is no doubt that in ancient times even routine
Possible signs of the existence of Atlantis
The existence of Atlantis has not yet been proven. However, we have the odd testimony described in texts by Plato
City of Alexandria, Capital of the World
The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. after having liberated Egypt from the Achaemenid
Las Vegas of the Roman Empire: The sunken Roman city of Baia
Today’s wealthy are not much different from those of antiquity. Resorts, almost exclusive cities for vacation homes and beach luxury
Who was the richest man in the Roman empire?
Meet the figure with the largest fortune in one of the greatest empires of antiquity. In 60 BC, one of
Business, gossip and pleasure: The curious life in the ancient Roman baths
An old proverb says all the habits of the Roman Empire : “The bath, the wine and Venus consume the
Imhotep, the First Architect in History
Who was Imhotep? Imhotep stands as one of the most significant non-royal figures in ancient Egyptian history. Of uncertain origin,
The right to kiss in ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, women considered respectable were required to allow themselves to be kissed not only by their husbands, but
The Europeans Who Consumed Ancient Egyptian Mummies
Throughout the centuries, doctors have employed healing techniques devoid of any scientific basis. A notable example was mummy powders. For