Search Results | ancient history
Your search for "ancient history" returned 1,324 results
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
people.howstuffworks.com/n.htm
The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
What's Your Royal Title?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/whats-your-royal-title
Half the fun of being royalty is having a cool royal title that people have to call you. The other half is being terribly rich and powerful. So what are the peasants going to be calling you? Take your throne and let's find out!
Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible
people.howstuffworks.com/methuselah.htm
Today, we're diving into the legendary figure of Methuselah, the oldest person recorded in human history. Mentioned in the Bible as living 969 years, Methuselah is often seen as a symbol of longevity and divine mystery. But what makes him so significant in religious tradition?
Why do we need warriors?
people.howstuffworks.com/need-warriors.htm
Warriors have evolved over the years as new technologies have been developed. Learn about warriors in this article.
What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?
people.howstuffworks.com/books-of-bible.htm
The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?
Can You Identify These European Landmarks from an Image?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/81-people-cant-identify-these-european-landmarks-an-image-can-you
You don't need to travel across Europe to be able to identify these landmarks as many of them are so iconic. Let's see how many of them you can correctly identify!
Top 10 Must-have Home Accessories
Home decor encompasses many different elements of design, from what kind of flooring you use to how the furniture is arranged in each room. But real wow-factor shows up in your home accessories. They give your home its personality and character.
Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
people.howstuffworks.com/12-tribes-israel.htm
The formation of the 12 tribes of Israel is one of the foundational narratives of the Bible. But nowadays, a new picture of the 12 tribes has emerged.
Did French kissing start in France?
French kissing appears in the Kama Sutra circa the third century. So did French kissing start in France or somewhere else? Find out.
What was Archimedes' death ray?
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/archimedes-death-ray.htm
Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.