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Fact or Fiction? Soap
Valentine’s Day is soon upon us, and with that in mind, AntiquityNOW is testing your knowledge of ways to keep the romance fresh. Today we are awash in all varieties of soap. Products for the hair and body can be … Continue reading
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Fact or Fiction? Ancient Grain
Wheat has been cultivated as a crop for thousands of years, sustaining many cultures through time. It has often been referred to as the “mother of all grains” for its importance, and even today is used in a wide range … Continue reading
Fact or Fiction? Ancient Scary Turnips
Pumpkins in North America are ubiquitous this time of year, and they are no more evident than on Halloween, when they are on display carved with frightening faces to ward off evil spirits. But did you know that in the … Continue reading
Fact or Fiction? PIE
PIE is a Scottish rock group that takes ancient sounds and turns them into heavy syncopation in a cross between rock and American ragtime. Fact or Fiction? HOVER YOUR CURSOR HERE TO SEE THE ANSWER Click here to read more about … Continue reading
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Fact or Fiction? Ancient Hurricanes
This hurricane season in the Atlantic has been unusually quiet so far. In fact, Florida is currently experiencing the longest stretch ever without a hurricane making landfall along its coast. It has been nine and a half years since one of these … Continue reading
AntiquityNOW Presents: Fact or Fiction? Fish Sauce Doughnuts
We at AntiquityNOW love to be surprised, and what better way to be so than to take a walk through history. History is the ultimate trickster, turning what we think we know around at every opportunity. What really happened eons … Continue reading
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Science Fiction or Just a Matter of Time? Time Travel From Ancient Mythology to Modern Science
What would it be like to travel back in time? To travel forward in time? Remember H. G. Wells’ science fiction novella,The Time Machine,published in 1895? The book has been quite popular for more than a century and has even … Continue reading
Science Fiction or Uncovered Truth: The Enigmatic Origins of Crystal Skulls
Another entry in AntiquityNOW’s new Science Fiction section is a story that has bedeviled skeptics and believers alike. The origins and purpose of the crystal skulls have been debated for years, but Eric Vassalo, who submitted portions from his blog … Continue reading
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