History

Discoveries Alexa 02 Dec 2022

Tool development throughout history has shaped and created borders especially as weapons developed and became commonplace. Technological improvements condensing into weapons have a place in history along with the people that created and used them.

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Archaeology Alexa 30 Nov 2022

Cities, will have signs of artistic expression on buildings or walls in the form of graffiti and the Colossi of Memnon were no exception. They sometimes come into view as the beautification of an ugly structure, a call to attention, or a vandalization, all at the same time depending on who you may ask.

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Archaeology Alexa 29 Nov 2022

One of the most famous cuisine in the world has often been cited to be the Mediterranean, often paired with olive oil. The mighty olive oil is present in many modern recipes and still holds onto its healthy seal of approval for many people. The origins of this oil, and olive trees in general, seem to not actually be from the Italian or Balkan peninsula.

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Miscellaneous Alexa 29 Nov 2022

The most natural and dreaded part of life is death and every culture has its own interpretation of death and the afterlife. Animals do not have the same capacity as humans to dwell on this topic. Thus humans stand out in this regard, so much so that at times it may consume our entire being.

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Legends Alexa 28 Nov 2022

Some English myths and legends don't become as popular as others and are forgotten to time or simply not told as often. English culture has some of the most famous legends known around the world. From King Arthur and Robin Hood to mystical druids and fairies. Here are a few less popular English myths and legends.

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Discoveries Alexa 25 Nov 2022

As people took to the seas many ships failed to reach their destination so the sea bed is now dotted with shipwrecks. However other ships have lost their way close to shore. Now many are a part of the beaches they ran aground on. Here are some shipwrecks and the story behind their demise.

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Archaeology Alexa 25 Nov 2022

Looking at a map today we can see all the landmasses, oceans, and rivers that make up the globe but Doggerland is not one of them. Hidden beneath the surface and under our noses, a multitude of lost territories can be found.

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Miscellaneous Alexa 22 Nov 2022

Being afraid of the dark is something that we easily mock, as a silly thing to worry about but the dark day of New England was not silly. There is no reason to be frightened of the dark. Yet we have surrounded ourselves in an ever-present comforting light, that always stays on.

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