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 check-ups could turn into hell. Discover the most insane techniques once used by doctors to heal their patients. These are the craziest methods of...Read more
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 and in the well-known dialogues of Timaeus and Critias. But, is there concrete evidence about the existence or not of this lost continent? At the moment...Read more
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 Persian subjugation. Already in the time of the Ptolemies, the city became the capital of Egypt and was intensively exploited from the beginning of...Read more
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 are a reality today, but they were also more than two thousand years ago. The Romans even built a place that had this purpose in...Read more