The Aztec Gods: The Top 10 Most Important Aztec Gods And Goddesses You Should Know About

Ancient civilizations often have complex belief systems and much like other cultures around the world, the Aztec people had their own pantheon of gods and goddesses. Their gods were a major part of their society. It is really intriguing to learn about how they worshipped and revered different deities that they felt were responsible for … Read more

The Rise and Fall of Gunpowder Empires : The Ottoman Empire, Safavid Dynasty and Mughal Empire

Gunpower Empires

The 16th to 18th Centuries witnessed the rise and fall of powerful empires across the globe. The Ottoman Empire in Turkey, Safavid Dynasty in Persia (present day Iran) and the Mughal Empire in India were the paramount authorities over controlling over West and South Asia. They exercised supreme authority and had world class military arsenal.  … Read more

Srivijaya Empire The History Of a Forgotten Empire

The Srivijaya was a Malaysian seaborne Empire, which exercised considerable control over Southeast Asia during the 7th to 12th centuries. It derives its title from the Sanskrit word “Sri”, denoting fortune or prosperity and “Vijaya”, denoting victory and triumph. Hence the Srivijaya Empire being endowed with a bountiful economy and ethereal cultural heritage, was one … Read more

Subutai Genghis Khan’s greatest General

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Of all the generals of Mongol empire, none stand taller than Subutai. His reputation as a ferocious warrior was well known which earned him a place as Genghis Khan’s “4 dogs of war”. Unlike Genghis’s 4 horses who were Genghis Khan’s personal friends the 4 dogs were the deadliest of his warriors. Brutal, fearless and … Read more

Why Did Prometheus Steal Fire?

Short Answer Prometheus steals fire to give it back to humans after Zeus took fire away from man. According to the greek mythology Zeus decreed that for every sacrifice that man made to the gods, the sacrifice should be split into two portions one for man and one for god. Here Prometheus decided to trick … Read more

ARCHIMEDES – The Greatest Mathematician and Inventor

Intro Archimedes of Syracuse, Italy is the most famous mathematician, inventor, physicist, engineer and an astronomer in ancient Greece. Archimedes is a man who was both, of his time and far ahead of his time.  He was born in Greek city of Syracuse in approximately 287 BC.  In the third century BC, Syracuse was a … Read more

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

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Waters could easily  turn hostile, weather could become treacherous, deadly submerged rocks could easily tear through the ship’s hull. Navigational aids did not exist at that time. By day marines followed visible land marks by night they relied on the stars. what sailors feared most was the flat and undistinguished coast line of northern Egypt . Perilous … Read more