Why is it called Martial Arts?
Although presently associated with Asian fighting arts, originally martial arts referred to European armies’ fighting methods. The word “martial” means “of Mars”, the Roman… Read More »Why is it called Martial Arts?
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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?
Which dish was developed to serve poker players?
Do you enjoy a good casino? How about sandwiches? How about both, together? Lord John Montagu, the Fourth Earl Sandwich (1718-1792) was an avid… Read More »Which dish was developed to serve poker players?
How was the road divider-line invented?
Close your eyes. You’re in Michigan. The year is 1911. You are sitting in a car next to one Edward N. Haynes, chairman of… Read More »How was the road divider-line invented?
Why is it called January?
Very appropriately, January is named after Janus, the two-faced Roman God of beginning and Endings. One face looking backward contemplating last year’s events, while… Read More »Why is it called January?
How did a horse become an esteemed Senator?!
2000 years ago, the most powerful man in the world was the Roman Emperor Caligula and his favorite horse was Incitatus. Caligula used to… Read More »How did a horse become an esteemed Senator?!
Why was ancient Israel renamed Palestine?
In ancient times, the Israelite kingdom was called Judea. After suppressing the Jewish rebellion in Judea, the Roman Emperor Hadrian decided to punish the… Read More »Why was ancient Israel renamed Palestine?
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?
Why is the number 666 associated with the Devil?
If you haven’t figured that out, don’t feel bad about yourself because deciphering this code requires extensive Bible knowledge, a master’s degree in Roman-Israelite… Read More »Why is the number 666 associated with the Devil?
