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The mythical Greek land of Hyperborea and where it’s located have fascinated ancient historians and poets, like Herodotus, Pliny the Elder and Pindar, for ages.

The ruins near the Bay of Naples may have been the home of great philosopher, author and naval commander Pliny the Elder.

Learn about the many myths and legends surrounding this 5000-year-old aromatic

A dig at a palace set to become a hotel has unearthed traces of a theater that archaeologists hypothesize was built by Nero, the emperor with a disputed reputation for tyranny and debauchery.

Americans aren’t drinking as much as they used to, but when they do, they still prefer beer over other alcoholic beverages. In the most recent Gallup Poll, from December 2022, 35% of adults chose beer as their favorite tipple, compared with 31% for wine, and 30% for liquor.  Though many Americans still quaff mass-produced legacy […]

The free admission museum will open on June 23, 2023, to visitors

Plato may have been the greatest Greek wrestler-turned-philosopher in history, but he would probably be sad to learn how

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

As a group of plants, weeds are unloved by some people. However, this dislike is not universal. Weeds are colonizing, pioneering plants, with special botanical and ecological attributes that allow them to succeed in ‘disturbed’ habitats. Weedy species are a critical component of Mother Earth’s rich biodiversity. As frugal, thrifty and simple beings, which never […]

By Tara MacIsaac, Epoch TimesImagine you’re in an ancient temple, dimly lit by rays of sunlight peaking in. A worshipper lights a fire on the altar, and steps back.