Why is gold measured in karats?
In ancient times, just like today, many commodities were bought by weight. Only back then digital scales were not available and weighing small goods… Read More »Why is gold measured in karats?
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Was Cleopatra really Egyptian?
Well, the short and surprising answer is no! Though Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt, she was actually of Hellenic (greek) origin. She was the last… Read More »Was Cleopatra really Egyptian?
Which people spoke Gibberish?
In a way we do, all of us! – The ancient Greeks used the term barbarian to describe all non-Greek-speaking people. That’s because the… Read More »Which people spoke Gibberish?
