31 Ancient Trivia Nuggets from Pop Culture History
The world and all of its history is filled with ancient tomes. Many are being neatly preserved in museums, with some on display for curious eyes to see and others tucked away for preservation purposes. Innumerable books have also been lost to time, wars, accidents… or were literally just misplaced and remain unfound. More books, scrolls, and maniscripts lay deep in caves, stuck in some old tree's trunk, or hidden in buried treasure chests, waiting to be discovered and read once more.
This fascinating list of historical facts is also waiting to be read. It contains delicious tidbits from all facets of history. Whether you're a Roman history aficionado or you prefer the Egyptian dynasties, there's a little something-something for every history buff.
Roman Hair Influencer
Ancient Egypt
Earliest Pillows
Forget cursing people to never having a side to their pillow, I'm gonna be condemning my enemies to stone pillows from now on.
Roman Slaves
Ancient Egyptian Egg Farming
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Ancient book stolen.
I must know the 11th century must-see sights. Did it also mention where to eat and what inns to stay at?
Facial Hair in Egypt
The Color Blue
Source: Business Insider
Fruit Cake
Ancient Greek Punishment
Ancient Egypt
Gilding
Plato's Alarm Clock
Aztec Peanut Butter
Okay, but Americans perfected its use by combining it with white bread and grape jelly.
WYTV
Ancient Advertising
Shock therapy, ancient style!
Black Cats
It was me. I started the rumors, myths, and folktales – all so that I could own every black cat, ever. They're so cute, and I want them all!
Egyptians
Ancient Rome
I want to eat street tacos and hot dogs from here, or whatever the ancient Greek equivalent was.
Count of St. Germain
Source: The Musical Times and Britannica
Ancient Greece
Even if we moved on to plastic, it's a shame we didn't keep the old name.
Egypt
The Civil War
no one can resist the pull of a good show.
Modigiani
Source: 25 Famous People Who Were Total Nobodies While They Were Alive
Ancient Vending Machines
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Sword Duels
More: 5 Weapon Myths You Probably Believe (Thanks to Movies)
Ancient Greek and Roman Sculptures
The Printing Press
Ancient Rome
Oxford University
Egyptians
Nah, man, it was aliens! Trust me; I saw it on TikTok…