Toilet paper has a long history, and its invention dates back centuries. The use of paper for hygiene purposes, including cleaning oneself after using the restroom, can be traced back to ancient civilizations. About half of the world’s population makes use of this hygienic tool, but toilet paper as we know it today didn’t pop …
Throughout history, myths have acted as a medium to share all sorts of information. There would be warnings intermingled with lessons on morality and how things came to be. The oldest written myth in the world is from Mesopotamia, The Epic of Gilgamesh, dated to around 2000 BCE. However, before the invention of writing, our …
From Ragnar Lothbrook and Erik the Red to Leif Erikson and Cnut the Great, these famous Vikings are recognized as the fiercest warriors in our history and they still capture the imagination worldwide. While many common perceptions about Vikings – such as horned helmets – are fantasy, the reality of their deep and complex religious …
From the Amazonians and Tomyris to Queen Zenobia and The Night Witches, warrior women have played significant roles throughout history and mythology, showcasing their strength, courage, and prowess in combat. These remarkable individuals have defied traditional gender roles and expectations, proving that women can be just as formidable warriors as men. There were countless others …
Without Nikola Tesla’s inventions and his work with electrical energy, it is not unreasonable to suggest that household electrical appliances would be so popular. Thanks to his promotion of alternating current, his development of an induction motor, and his continued drive for innovation, today’s technology includes improved radio transmission, long-distance provision of electricity, and improvements …
Huitzilopochtli was a significant deity in Aztec mythology and religion. He was one of their principal gods and held a central role in their religious beliefs and practices. Worshiped as the god of war, Huitzilopochtli was associated with conquest and military prowess, and the Aztecs believed that through his favor, they would succeed in battles …