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2 Ancient Chinese Brainteasers

August 7, 2022 Helen London

Tiny white flowers in Spring in front of scrolls with Chinese characters written on them.

Try answering these perplexing questions and see if you are as clever as these people from ancient China. (Image: Matt Photo via Dreamstime)

Inspiring Ancient Tale – Getting Good Returns With No Pursuit

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Jessica Kneipp

'Getting Good Returns With No Pursuit' is a historical story that builds morality and virtue. (Image: via Unsplash)

Wisdom of the Ancients: ‘Ugly Women’

August 2, 2022 Helen London

Painting of the imperial court in ancient China.

For the ancient Chinese, virtue was far more important than beauty as can be seen from the stories of China's four famous 'ugly women.' (Image: Tangducminh via Dreamstime)

Do You Know About the 20-Sided Icosahedron Dice Used in Ancient Rome?

August 1, 2022 Viena Abdon

Ruins from the ancient Roman empire can be found all over the world, but there's a good chance you've never heard of the 20-sided icosahedron dice used back then. (Image: Ghm Meuffels via Dreamstime)

Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Coastal Maya

July 12, 2022 Troy Oakes

Jeffrey Glover and Carrie Tucker (B.A.) analyze pottery sherds from Vista Alegre at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)'s ceramoteca (a research facility for ancient pottery) in Merida, Yucatan. (Image: via the Proyecto Costa Escondida).

How the Nebra Sky Disc Sheds New Light on Ancient Astronomy

July 7, 2022 Lijf Santelices

The Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest known map of the cosmos. (Image: via Wikipedia)

3 Ancient Chinese Signs of an Impending Earthquake

July 5, 2022 Helen London

Crew of workers trying to clean up the damage done to a road during an earthquake.

According to ancient Chinese chronicles, Mother Nature offers a variety of signals before an earthquake strikes an area. (Image: Huang Chiung-hung via Dreamstime)

Did the Hallucinogenic Drink Chicha Influence Ancient Peruvian Politics?

July 3, 2022 Haidene Go

Chicha was served during these religious and political ceremonies by ancient Wari states to develop alliances and networks among other Wari communities. (Image: via Wikipedia)

How to Make Ancient Egyptian Olive Oil

June 26, 2022 Raven Montmorency

Olive oil is a timeless favorite. (Image: Kris Sevinc via Unsplash)

Ancient Wisdom: Times When You Should Not Scold Your Child

June 23, 2022 Tatiana Denning

We all know it’s important to guide and discipline our children, but it’s just as important to know when not to scold your child. (Image: Rattanakorn Songrenoo via Dreamstime)

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