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Banking in the Roman World
Just as in other ancient civilizations, the first banks in Rome began in the temples consecrated to the ancient Gods. Many temples held in their basements the Romans' money and treasure, and were involved in banking activities such as lending...
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Secrets of China's Terracotta Warriors english documentary Part 1
This is a very good video on the history of the Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China. The most interesting part is about human sacrifice in China where the members of the court would be killed to join the emperor when he died and serve him...
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The Secrets of Samhain: The True History Behind Halloween
The Secrets of Samhain: The True History Behind Halloween Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. Samhain translates to “summer’s end” and is usually celebrated from October 31...
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What is the Meaning of Ohio's Mysterious Serpent Mound? | Secrets of the Underground
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The Great Serpent Mound is a 1,348-foot-long prehistoric effigy mound in Ohio. Scientists are unsure what its purpose was.
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Ancient Elam Origins of Civilization Documentary - Secrets of the Apadana
The study of ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia considerably extended .... first established in the most ancient centres of civilization, Sumer and Elam. ...... even if not the first to discover the secrets of selection and domestication...
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A Day in Pompeii - Full-length animation
www.zerooneanimation.com A Day in Pompeii, a Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, was held at Melbourne Museum from 26 June to 25 October 2009. Over 330,000 people visited the exhibition — an average of more than 2,700 per day...
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Assignat
The assignat was a paper bill issued by France between 1789 and 1796, during the French Revolution (1789-1799). First issued in the form of bonds, the assignat was meant to stimulate France's economy as a quick means to pay off national debt...
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Science
The term science comes from the Latin word scientia, meaning “knowledge”. It can be defined as a systematic attempt to discover, by means of observation and reasoning, particular facts about the world, and to establish laws connecting...
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The Jericho River: An Interview with David Tollen
In his first work of fiction, the novel The Jericho River ($12.88 on Amazon/ $9.94 on Bookdepository) David Tollen tells a vivid story by beautifully bringing together most major civilizations in history. In this exclusive interview, Jan...
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Qilin (Chinese Unicorn)
The qilin (麒麟, or simply lin 麟) is a Chinese mythical creature, frequently translated as "Chinese unicorn." While this term may suggest a one-horned creature, the qilin is often depicted with two horns. However, like the Western unicorn...
