Tag: History
Origins of Early Writing: Symbols on Mesopotamian Trade Seals
The world's oldest writing system may have originated from symbols used for trade on stone cylinder seals, a recent study suggests. These seals were used in Mesopotamia for exchanging farming produce and textiles, and...
76 Child Sacrifice Victims Unearthed at Burial Site in Peru: Shocking Findings and Insights
A recent discovery at Pampa La Cruz, an archaeological site in Peru, has unearthed a burial mound containing the remains of 76 sacrificed children and two adults. This site is just one of many...
Plate Tectonics: Origin and Evolution Through Time
Earth's unique feature of having rigid tectonic plates that shift and collide has long fascinated scientists. However, the exact origins of plate tectonics remain a mystery. Geologists have debated when this process first began,...
SEO Title: Ramesses II Statue: Inspiration for Percy Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’
The Younger Memnon statue of Ramesses II is a broken statue displayed in The British Museum in London. It was made about 3,300 years ago in Ancient Thebes, Egypt. The statue is 8.8 feet...
Debunking the Myth: Understanding the True Nature of Viking Violence
Vikings are often portrayed as savage warriors in popular culture, but is this reputation accurate? According to Daniel Melleno, an associate professor of history, Vikings were indeed violent, but their actions were not necessarily...
The Vikings’ Failure to Establish a Colony in North America
The Vikings were among the first Europeans to reach North America, landing in what is now Newfoundland, Canada, around A.D. 1000. They established an outpost at L'anse aux Meadows but did not colonize North...
Uncovering the Historic Equation: 180-Year-Old Graffiti that Revolutionized Mathematics
On October 16, 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had a moment of inspiration while walking along Dublin's Royal Canal. He was so excited that he took out his penknife and carved his...
Learning from History: The Mpox Response and HIV/AIDS Lessons
The Ivan Toms Center for Health in Cape Town, South Africa, is facing a new challenge: mpox. This disease, previously known as monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by...