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Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 8 Sep 24

You read it right, guys! It is a fact that a 4-year-old boy broke a 3,500-year-old jar in the Hecht Museum in Israel last month, in August. It is a natural nature for kids to be playful, and it happened that this boy wanted to see...

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A Must In My Kitchen.

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 4 Jul 23

I usually cook with a variety of herbs and spices, but there are two which are a must in my kitchen, not only are they full of flavor but boast medicinal benefits as well. First up is garlic, a herb or spice dating back centuries...

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19,000 year old art

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 15 May 23

I am watching a documentary about the earliest days of Egypt. As I type, they are showing cliff drawings of Oryx, a cow-like animal that became domesticated cattle over decades, that archeologists believe were drawn some 19,000...

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Visiting Kapadokya, Turkyie

The Fly One @aureliah (24687) • Kenya 26 Apr 23

I'm happy to have made my second international trip this year and we are just in April. SO I visited Kapakodya 600km out of Istanbul from Africa. Its such an amazing place if you love history and there were thousands of tourists....

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I'm not that old

Susan @HazySue (39265) • Gouverneur, New York 13 Jun 21

My grandsons think I am ancient. When they were here visiting a couple of weeks ago my 7 year old grandson asked me how old I was. I told him if he took his age which was 7 and add a zero to it he would have my age. He thought...

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Mnajdra--36th Century BC

Dawnsummer @misunderstood_zombie (8765) • United States 15 Jan 21

Ancient structures are unique, especially when there isn't a clear picture of how these large stones were moved, and how they were fitted together so precisely. Mnajdra is a temple complex found in Malta. It was possibly used for...

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Door To The Past

Mahasweta Bhadra @RoshniMahasweta (309) 2 Aug 20

Kolkata, the city of joy is a vibrant city of nostalgic colorful doors, windows, old palaces and temples as well. It feels like holi (festival of colors) in the buildings. Photographers come from all over the world just to...

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The old and the new.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 5 Jan 20

I just read a post by @LoriAMoore about encyclopedias. It took me back to many things that were part of my life and aren´t any longer. I mylot in my bed now while a bid TV on the wall is now showing animals. If I get tired, I...

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How Old Are Your Christmas Decorations?

Thelma @thelme55 (79311) • Germany 2 Dec 19

Christmas decoration done! Yes, it is and I am also tired. I hung the Christmas lights in the living room windows, decorated the room and put up the Christmas tree, well the plastic one. While hanging the Christmas decorations I...

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An Ancient Scroll "Unwrapped"

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 18 Nov 19

This fragment was unreadable - but now, with the aid of new digital imaging software, its contents can be read. It is a part of the Biblical text.....

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Do you use ancient recipes of your national cuisine?

Masha Vickina @MashaVickina (2184) • Russian Federation 19 Jun 18

Hello, everyone! In Russia, we choose everyday dishes not only from the Russian cuisine but from others too. Females of my family cook Armenian, Georgian, Ukrainian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Kazakh, and Uzbek traditional dishes very...

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Coin Hoard found in Greece

Suzi @Suzihomaker (13) • United States 3 May 18

115 Bronze coins were found in Greece. They are estimated at 1500 years old. They were found at the Lechaion Harbor at Ancient Corinth. There was an article describing the find on the Newsweek site.

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A must visit to the Phillipines II-Luzon

Mrshorn @mrshorn (86) • Baguio, Philippines 21 Mar 17

I'ved shown you the relaxing view of Banaue Rice terraces on my picture.. Now I wanted to share the hanging coffin of Sagada. The Natives and their Ancient people bury their love once through the process of "i forgot how they call...

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Turmeric benefits

Nowrin Tanzina @Nowrin (54) 10 Jan 17

This ancient remedy works so good for me. Warm milk and 1 tea spoon Turmeric every night with a spoon of Honey. I am trying this again. Anybody tried this before? What is the result you got? I wanna know.

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Is salt and sugar not good for health?

Srikumar @bsrikumar (151) • Chennai, India 7 Aug 16

In our normal food items we do use salt and sugar very frequently. I feel that it is not so natural food as our ancient people never used it in food. But is they were more healthy lived long. I am in doubt that whether more use of...

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The Only Surviving Ancient Wonder of the World

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 29 Jun 16

Did you know that the only surviving Ancient Wonder of the World is the pyramids of Giza? At present, experts cannot understand how and when the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. It is also one of the most famous tourist...

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Ancient india-world of excitement

springs @springs (923) • India 13 Jun 16

Ancient india-people with rich knowledge in agriculture , architecture and with advanced war weapons with new technology.One of the richest countries in the world.Search any thing you can find answers in our literature.Finest...

Oh, the Joys of Getting Less Young!

Vincent Summers @KuznVinny (768) • United States 7 May 16

I still find it hard to believe I'm not the kid in a family. But here I am in an old man's body. For years, it was OK. The only hangup was that old body isn't much to look at, but then I was never God's gift to women. But now I...

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The Middle East Visits England

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21504) • London, England 27 Apr 16

Last week I had a chance to see the replica Palmyra Arch that was put up in Trafalgar Square. It was only there for three days and is now about to start a tour which includes the USA and the Middle East to raise awareness of the...

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What are the main uses of Tamarind?.....

sri @gamyam (530) • Hyderabad, India 19 Oct 15

As most ancient foods do, tamarind has a long history of medicinal uses. Tamarind preparations are used for fevers, sore throat, rheumatism, inflammation, and sunstroke. Tamarind contain thiamin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus,...

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