Did you know the umbrella and toilet paper were both invented in China? Or that many ancient emperors believed they were descended from dragons? How about that kites were first used as… More →
X-treme Facts: Ancient History
Did you know the yo-yo was invented in Ancient Greece? Or that people in China have used chopsticks to eat with for more than 4,000 years? Learn these cool facts and so much more in this engaging history series. Readers will explore history curriculum in a fun and enticing way that doesn't even feel like learning. This series is especially wonderful for reluctant readers.
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Did you know ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows in mourning if their cats died? Or that the first pharaoh may have been killed by a trampling hippo? You may know that a mummy's… More →
How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient… More →
Did you know that the Ancient Romans ate while lying down? Or that they spread a sauce made of fish guts over their food? What about that gladiator sweat was sold as a beauty product in… More →
Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of… More →
You may like chocolate, but how would you feel about using cocoa beans as money or in glue? Maybe you'd like to play a ball game for warriors (just be careful you don't become a scarified to… More →