For most people, the ancient world conjures up thoughts of ancient
Greece, Rome, Persia, Egypt, China and other empires. In fact, many are
aware of the fact that Western philosophy, democracy, the Olympic Games,
and theater were born in ancient Greece. However, there are several
other interesting facts that many people don’t know. Here are a couple
of interesting facts about the ancient world.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, one of the most popular cheeses in the world, is Greece’s national cheese and is made from sheep and goat’s milk. However, many are unaware that Feta cheese dates back to ancient times and is discussed in many ancient Greek sources.
Celts were not Barbarians
The Celts are described as uncivilized barbarians by Greco-Roman historians and writers, based on the fact that the Celts offered human and animal sacrifice. However, there is proof to show that the Greeks and Romans also offered human and animal sacrifices to their Gods much before the Celts did so.
The First Seismograph was Invented in Ancient China
That’s right! Most people believe that the seismograph was invented in the modern western world. But that is not a fact. The Chinese astronomer, Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph to monitor earthquakes back in A.D.130.
Origin of the Name Cappuccinos
This might come as a shock to some, especially the ones who enjoy a cup of Cappuccino every day. The name Cappuccino originated in Rome and is from the Capuchin Crypt, which consists of five chapels, a corridor 200 feet long, and adorned with the skeletal remains of 4,000 deceased monks. The popular coffee drink- Cappuccino gets its name from this order of monks, who wore a hood – “cappucio” with their habits.
Jacob Vanderwal of Kent, Michigan has a keen interest in ancient civilization.
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Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, one of the most popular cheeses in the world, is Greece’s national cheese and is made from sheep and goat’s milk. However, many are unaware that Feta cheese dates back to ancient times and is discussed in many ancient Greek sources.
Celts were not Barbarians
The Celts are described as uncivilized barbarians by Greco-Roman historians and writers, based on the fact that the Celts offered human and animal sacrifice. However, there is proof to show that the Greeks and Romans also offered human and animal sacrifices to their Gods much before the Celts did so.
The First Seismograph was Invented in Ancient China
That’s right! Most people believe that the seismograph was invented in the modern western world. But that is not a fact. The Chinese astronomer, Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph to monitor earthquakes back in A.D.130.
Origin of the Name Cappuccinos
This might come as a shock to some, especially the ones who enjoy a cup of Cappuccino every day. The name Cappuccino originated in Rome and is from the Capuchin Crypt, which consists of five chapels, a corridor 200 feet long, and adorned with the skeletal remains of 4,000 deceased monks. The popular coffee drink- Cappuccino gets its name from this order of monks, who wore a hood – “cappucio” with their habits.
Jacob Vanderwal of Kent, Michigan has a keen interest in ancient civilization.
