Ancient Egyptians mummified not just humans but also cats, ibises, crocodiles, and baboons as religious offerings.
Fact #7889
👍 0 · 👎 0
More History Facts
In 1814, a beer flood in London released thousands of gallons into nearby streets.
Fact #783 · History
The 2005 Hurricane Katrina caused severe flooding in New Orleans.
Fact #843 · History
The first successful printing press in Europe was developed by Johannes Gutenberg.
Fact #593 · History
The Sumerians developed one of the earliest writing systems.
Fact #599 · History
The Manhattan Project was a secret U.S. program during World War II to develop atomic weapons.
Fact #1039 · History
The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE.
Fact #651 · History
The Magna Carta influenced later democratic principles.
Fact #616 · History
Early humans hunted megafauna during the Ice Age.
Fact #700 · History
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.