For anyone who has delved into the world of mathematics, the name Pythagoras likely evokes both admiration and the occasional exasperated sigh. While Pythagoras is undoubtedly a monumental figure in the history of mathematics, it may come as a surprise that the equation most famously associated with him, a² + b² = c², was not his creation. Instead, it was unveiled centuries … [Read more...] about Unearthing History: Pythagorean Theorem Discovered on Clay Tablet Preceding Pythagoras by 1,000 Years
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Unearthing the Past: 2,300-Year-Old Scythian Shoe Unveils Secrets of Burial Customs and Fine Craftsmanship
Archaeologists have uncovered a stunning find in the Altai Mountains of Siberia—a nearly intact women's boot believed to be 2,300 years old. The boot is made of soft red leather with a geometric design sewn with pyrite crystals and black beads on the sole. It is thought to have belonged to the Scythians, a nomadic people who traversed the Eurasian continent. The location of … [Read more...] about Unearthing the Past: 2,300-Year-Old Scythian Shoe Unveils Secrets of Burial Customs and Fine Craftsmanship