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How Well Do You Know Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses?

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Ancient gods and goddesses like Zeus, Atlas, Hermes and Athena once ruled over various aspects of our world, and today, we're testing your knowledge on these famous figures! Think you can score at least 25/35 on this quiz? Test your wits now to see!

'Nightingale' Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan

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In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.

Für jeden Menschen gibt es eine altgriechische Gottheit, die seiner Persönlichkeit entspricht - hier ist deine

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Egal, ob du nun die Art von Person bist, die es genießen würde, vom Thron auf dem Olymp aus mit den Geschicken der Menschen zu spielen, oder ob du Vergnügen und Romanzen vorziehst, wir haben genau die richtige göttliche Persönlichkeit für dich.

Why is Mesopotamia called the cradle of civilization?

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Mesopotamia was a region in the Middle East from which all of civilization developed. Learn about Mesopotamia and the birth of ancient civilization.

Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?

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The ancient Greeks could have gotten all of their revolutionary ideas from civilizations in Africa. Learn about the ancient Greeks and ancient Greek ideas.

Were ancient Egyptians the first feminists?

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The first feminists might've lived in ancient Egypt, where Herodotus documented aspects of gender equality. Did the first feminists live in ancient Egypt?

Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets

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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.

Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious

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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.

Ancient Sea Scorpion Possibly The Largest Bug to Live on Earth

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The sea scorpion may have been the largest bug to ever live on the Earth, according to a recent find. Learn more about the giant sea scorpion.

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