#ancient-world

The Library of Alexandria wasn’t just a building — it was a dream. Built around 300 BCE under the rule of Ptolemy I of Egypt, it stood as the heart of human knowledge. Imagine a place where the greatest minds of the ancient world — philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians — gathered to debate, discover, and document the mysteries of the universe. It was more than a library; it was humanity’s…

There’s a biblical ark that rode out the Flood, and it was no bathtub. Noah built it somehow, with or without some mysterious ancient technology.

4 Absolutely Insane Things That The Roman Emperor Nero Did For Fun

The Roman Empire was around for a long time, and in those hundreds of years it was difficult to stand out as an emperor. You either needed to build something massive or be unspeakably cruel. Emperor Nero falls into the latter category. Even though he only ruled for 13 years, he left a bad taste in the mouth of the entire empire. He also left a path of destruction behind him. Here are just a few…