The Ancient World

PLACES

After fighting off invaders for nearly 1,000 years, Constantinople finally fell because someone accidentally left a gate open.

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In a remote windswept part of Nevada lies one of the oldest and most mysterious petroglyphs in North America, a window into the deep prehistoric past.

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It’s the cradle of Western civilization, but the advancements made in ancient Greece often overshadow its terrifying dark side.

HISTORY

Historians have finally deciphered ancient scrolls that reveal Plato’s secret burial place—and his bizarre last words.

PLACES

Few people know just how advanced and impressive ancient Indian society really was.

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In 2013, scholars suggested that Stonehenge's true purpose lay in the stone's unique acoustic properties.



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