This text explores a series of astonishing ancient inventions and engineering breakthroughs that were far ahead of their time ...

When we think about cutting-edge technology, we usually picture Silicon Valley startups or futuristic labs. But here's the thing - some of the most mind-blowing innovations weren't dreamed up in the ...

Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations had many different ingenious inventions. Chocolate was a big aphrodisiac for Mesoamerican civilizations and used for energy. The first earthquake detector is ...

German author and poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe once said about Rome, “Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.” The city has a complex and rich history behind it. Once the capital of a sprawling ...

The articulated moveable siege ladder, usually referred to simply as the siege ladder, is one of a class of weapons used in offensive siege warfare. It is the simplest, and probably the oldest, of the ...

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is ...

The ancient swan necked Roman Hoe or Sarculum was used throughout the Roman Empire. The word sarculum comes from the word for sowing or hoeing. They were two types; the smaller lighter hoe and the ...

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Dear Stoner: I’ve been obsessed with the Roman Empire lately, but where was the weed? I’ve heard about all the drinking and orgies, but haven’t seen anything about weed. Many ancient Roman inventions ...