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Apr 30 2015

5 Deadly Weapons of the Ancient World

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1. Hook Swords A rather well-known tool used by the Shoalin monks of northern China, the crescent shaped hook sword was an excellent weapon for blocking blows as well as slashing those who got too close. Most of their usage came from civilians, as the Chinese military suprisingly did not use them in any of their […]

Apr 30 2015

3D Printing Used To Recreate Ancient Artifacts

3D Printing Used To Recreate Ancient Artifacts

Why is it that ISIS continues to destroy all record of the past? “All attacks on archaeological sites and artifacts are brutal assaults on our collective human memory,” says Sturt Manning of CNN. “They deprive us of the evidence of human endeavors and achievements” So what is the incentive? The goal of ISIS is to […]

Apr 17 2015

Top 5 Swords From Game Of Thrones

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With Game of Thrones on all of our minds, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the most powerful swords in the game! When it comes to this fiction time period, Valyrian steel was the metal of choice. Valyrian steel is a form of metal that was forged in the days of the mighty Valyrian Freehold. […]

Apr 15 2015

Jewelry in Ancient Egypt

Jewelry in Ancient Egypt

  Empowered by specific technologies, exclusive access to precious metals and gems, and a culture that valued royalty and luxury, Ancient Egypt remains a leading force in jewelry influence and manufacturing, that will live on forever. Egypt’s defining moment in jewelry production was their discovery of  gold that was available to them from ancient riverbeds. This enabled Egyptians to collect […]

Mar 26 2015

A Taste Of The Ancient World

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  Understanding the basic diet of the ancient world helps in understanding the cultural values of the various civilizations. The basic ancient diet consisted of cereals, legumes, oil, and wine, supplemented by vegetables, meat or fish, and some other items, like salt and honey. There are some ideas of what people ate in the ancient world […]

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  • Jewelry in Ancient Egypt Jewelry in Ancient Egypt
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