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The first recorded war in human history is widely considered to be the conflict between the ancient Sumerian city-states of Lagash and Umma, which took place around 2450 BCE in Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. This early war is not only notable because it is the earliest documented conflict but also because it provides invaluable […]

Sitting Bull is often remembered as the defiant Lakota Sioux chief who stood victorious at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Yet this popular image—of a fearless warrior defeating Custer—is only a fragment of a far deeper, more complex life. Tatanka Iyotake, known to history as Sitting Bull, was not only a battle-hardened

Here are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the Mayans, a civilization known for its complex writing system, astronomical precision, and monumental architecture: They Had a Concept of Zero Before Most Civilizations Long before Europeans adopted the idea, the Maya independently developed the concept of zero around 4th century CE. They used a shell symbol

Here are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the construction of the Empire State Building: 1. It Was Built in Just Over a Year Construction began on March 17, 1930, and was completed by May 1, 1931—in only 410 days. At its peak, the building rose at a rate of 4.5 stories per week, an