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Why Frogs Were Worshipped in Ancient Egypt
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1166+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
9 Historic US Forts That Guarded Our Nation's Past
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (511+ words) Home " Travel " 9 Historic US Forts That Guarded Our Nation's Past Let's be real, though. Most of us probably remember visiting one of these places on a school trip and caring more about the gift shop than the history lesson. Yet…...
These Animals Are Unsung Heroes of The Civil War
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (466+ words) Home " News " These Animals Are Unsung Heroes of The Civil War Many animals that played an integral role during the Civil War. This pivotal time in American history was not just a human endeavor, but a multifaceted saga where animals…...
9 Historic US Battlefields Where Echoes of the Past Still Linger
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (462+ words) Home " Travel " 9 Historic US Battlefields Where Echoes of the Past Still Linger There's something about walking across a battlefield that makes time feel different. The ground remembers, even when we don't. Across America, there are places where the air seems…...
Newly Discovered Mummified Crocodile From Ancient Egypt Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Hidden Secrets
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (245+ words) Home " News " Newly Discovered Mummified Crocodile From Ancient Egypt Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Hidden Secrets Few things stop archaeologists in their tracks quite like a mummified crocodile staring back at them from a tomb. It sounds like the opening scene of an…...
These Famous Animals Changed the Course of History
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (529+ words) Home " News " These Famous Animals Changed the Course of History Animals touch our lives and hearts in many different ways, and have been doing so since the dawn of times. However, there are a few individual animals that truly stand…...
The Ancient History of Cats as Sacred Animals
1+ week, 4+ day ago (189+ words) Home " News " The Ancient History of Cats as Sacred Animals Perhaps no civilization is more famously associated with cat worship than ancient Egypt. Beginning around 3100 BCE, cats gained their sacred status initially through practical means'they were invaluable protectors of grain…...
Cats in Ancient Egypt: From Pest Control to Goddesses
1+ week, 4+ day ago (192+ words) The relationship between cats and humans stretches back thousands of years, but perhaps nowhere was this connection more profound than in ancient Egypt. From humble beginnings as rodent hunters to their eventual elevation to divine status, cats occupied a unique…...
The Goat That Caused Thunderstorms in Nordic Myth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1048+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
The Story of Wojtek, the Bear Who Carried Ammunition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1347+ words) In the spring of 1942, amid the chaos and destruction of World War II, an unusual friendship began that would later become one of the most heartwarming and peculiar stories of the war. Near Hamadan, Iran, a group of Polish soldiers…...