Scubarob Adventure Log

Modern Marvels: How Chocolate is Made (S14, E27) | Full Episode | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Dx-coc2OA for more

Ancient Roman Baths in Spain Discovered in Pristine Condition The Battle of Trafalgar, right off the coast from Cape Trafalgar is the site of one of European history’s most famous battles – Napoleon’s fleet, with his Spanish allies, getting routed by the British Royal Navy in 1805. The sand dunes of Cape Trafalgar have recently … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-baths-spain-0015348?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

The fermented, roasted, and ground beans of the Theobroma cacao have been consumed by pre-Olmec people since 1900 BC; later, the Aztecs and the Maya used the beans as a currency and a valued beverage. Indeed, the drink called Xocoatll was employed in religious rituals because of its special aphrodisiac and strength properties. See http://bit.ly/2Ixxvrn for more

Aspasia of Miletus Aspasia of Miletus (l. c. 470-410/400 BCE) is best known as the consort of the great Athenian statesman Pericles. Her life story has always been given in the shadow of Pericles fame, but she was a woman of great eloquence and intelligence in her own right who influenced many of the writers, … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Aspasia_of_Miletus/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Legend of The Flying Dutchman, Ghostly Apparition of The Ship of Captain Hendrick Among nautical myths and legends, few are as famous as the Flying Dutchman. Many have claimed to see the ghostly vessel of Captain Hendrick van der Decken (the Dutchman) since it sank in 1641. It is because of his brash attitude in … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/legend-flying-dutchman-ghostly-007285?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Bishop Grosseteste University Based in historic Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste University offers a BA Archaeology and History degree course, with the option of a foundation year. BGU has an institutional specialism and focus on social and cultural history, making their course offering different from most history degree courses. What they say: Lincoln is the perfect city … See https://archaeology.co.uk/studying-archaeology/universities/bishop-grosseteste-university.htm for more

Ra (Egyptian God) Ra (also given as Re) is the sun god of ancient Egypt. He is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon and was later merged with others such as Horus, becoming Ra-Horakhty (the morning sun), Amun (as noonday sun), and Atum (the evening sun) associated with primal life-giving energy. Ra … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Ra_(Egyptian_God)/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more