Ancient Civilizations Used Stone Pillows
Discover why ancient civilizations used stone pillows for sleep. Explore the surprising benefits and cultural significance of these unconventional headrests throughout history.
Woolly Mammoths Still Existed When the Egyptian Pyramids Were Built
Imagine Ice Age giants walking the Earth while ancient humans built huge structures. This wasn’t just in a movie. Woolly mammoths and pyramids shared the same time period. These huge animals, related to Asian elephants, lived with humans when the Great Pyramid of Giza was being built. The last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island…
An Ancient Pompeii Mosaic Warns “Beware of the Dog”
Step back in time to ancient Pompeii, where a remarkable mosaic greets visitors with a timeless warning. The House of the Tragic Poet, a medium-sized dwelling near the Forum baths, holds a fascinating piece of Pompeii archeology. In its vestibule lies a striking example of ancient Roman mosaics – the famous “Cave Canem” or “Beware…