Prabuddha Archive
The present is built on the past, and we, the people of the 21st century, owe much of our existence to the ancient civilizations that dotted the globe centuries ago. As interesting it is to document the artefacts and lifestyles of these societies, each layer spurts out interesting facts about the times the ancient people
While lesbian and gay couples have legal and social sanction in today’s emancipated societies, the situation was not the same even a century ago. Homosexuality in ancient times was largely forbidden and scorned. Several leading historians are still reluctant to acknowledge that many famous people in history were in fact homosexual. But notwithstanding the social
For centuries, there have been hundreds of houses around the world, declared haunted by popular hearsay. Most haunted houses stories are largely myths and urban legends that have attained a cult following over the years. But here are some real life haunted house stories that may just scare the hell out of you. 1. Philadelphia
Archaeology, to many, may not seem to be the best of all professions in the world. But it does have its moments. Many archaeological discoveries were made accidentally and their importance was not understood at that time. These discoveries revealed new secrets and offered great insights to our past. Here are some of the greatest
Sex in ancient world had a largely oxymoronic status. While it was a taboo in many societies, sex in ancient times often bordered on the bizarre and unbelievable, where it was liberally practiced. The Greeks, Romans, Arabs and several other communities had their own traditions. Let’s take a look at some of the strange ancient
It’s often hard to find that special someone in life. You search for the perfect person but luck doesn’t always dawn upon you. Don’t let the frustration hit. History is there to help. Here are some dating tips from the past that will help you trigger your love life in the right direction. 1. Fans
Battle of Thermopylae was the last stand of the Spartans in the Second Persian Invasion of Greece. It lasted for three days in 480BC. The Spartans joined 1,100 Greek warriors to defend the state. Here are some interesting facts about the Battle of Thermopylae. 1. Roots in the Ionian revolt Image Credit: Heritage History The
Chinese food is popular all over the world. We just love the taste of Cantonese fried rice along with the prawn in oyster sauce. So much has been the popularity of Chinese foods that people have customized the cuisine to suit their taste buds, depending on the place they live in. Some traditional Chinese foods
Scandals, controversies, moments of heroism. Most US presidents had a fair share of all these and more. There were times of frenzy that shocked the nation, or had potential to alter the course of world history. Let’s take a look at some of the lesser known facts about US presidents. 1. He couldn’t hold his
It was the symbol adopted by ruthless German führer Adolf Hitler, one of the most-hated men who ever walked the earth. It’s a symbol that represents slaughter of millions of people in perhaps the most destructive of all the wars ever fought. But the history of the Swastika dates back to thousands of years, long
