In an era devoid of the internet and telephone, the ancient Inca—reigning from the 15th to 16th centuries—turned to the Chasqui runners to provide direct communication.
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Read moreSection: NewsHistoryImportant EventsFamous PeopleDogs have been in the Americas for more than 10,000 years.
Read moreSection: NewsGeneralHistoryAncient TraditionsIn the 8th century Middle East, the Abbasid Caliphate rose to power, overseeing an era later hailed as Islam's golden age.
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Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeAmidst the grandeur of Egyptian history lies an enduring legacy—the art of brewing beer. Hieroglyphs within Pharaohs' chambers unveil a civilization sustained by this liquid gold.
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Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsIn 1839, John Lloyd Stevens embarked on a challenging expedition into the dense jungles of Honduras, fueled by tales of a magnificent Maya city, Copan.
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Read moreSection: NewsWeird FactsIn the ancient annals of Egypt, a mysterious chapter unfolds around Akhenaten, a Pharaoh who dared challenge millennia of entrenched beliefs.
Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryFamous PeopleAre you a morning person? You might have Neanderthals to thank for that! In a revelatory study, scientists have unearthed a fascinating genetic link between modern humans and our Neanderthal ancestors.
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