In ancient Rome, the celebration of the New Year was held on March 1st, and it was a time of purification and renewal. The Romans believed that the start of the New Year was a time to put the past behind them and start fresh, and they would celebrate by making offerings to the gods,… Read More »
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to ancient Babylon, where it was believed that the gods would bestow good fortune upon those who demonstrated a willingness to improve themselves. The ancient Babylonians would make promises to their gods at the start of the year to pay off debts, return borrowed items, and… Read More »
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which took place in December, was a time of revelry and inversion of social norms. During the festival, slaves and masters would swap places, with slaves being treated to elaborate feasts and given temporary freedom to speak their minds. The festival was also marked by gambling, drinking, and gift-giving,… Read More »
In Times Square in New York City, the tradition of dropping a ball to mark the start of the New Year has been a longstanding tradition. The first ball drop was held on December 31, 1907, and it has been a staple of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square ever since. The ball is… Read More »
In the 18th century, a group of pirates known as the Flying Gang terrorized the coasts of Europe, using a unique method of attack that involved flying kites to hoist themselves up the sides of ships and then dropping down onto the decks to plunder them. The Flying Gang was led by a notorious pirate… Read More »
In 2022, the world faced an enormous number of challenges and difficulties. The world’s crisis and a large-scale war affected all the spheres and the crisis is felt in every corner of the world. The crypto market was not an exception, and its charts prove it. In the spring of 2022, the first crypto collapse…… Read More »
We use the camera everywhere, which has become a big industry and entertainment these days. All photographers and people interested in this field are invited to give a little of their time to learn interesting and fun facts about photography. If you are a beginner photographer or just looking for inspiration for new images, then…… Read More »
One of the craziest historical facts is that during the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907), Emperor Xuanzong had a favorite concubine named Yang Yuhuan who was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. Yang Yuhuan was so beloved by the Emperor that he is said to have neglected his duties and spent most of his time… Read More »
