HISTORY

History

Unexpected links between people, events, and the timelines we take for granted.

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Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Moon Landing Than to the Pyramids

The Great Pyramid was already ancient in Cleopatra's time; fewer years separate her from Apollo 11 than from its construction.

July 17, 2026 2min read

History

Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztec Empire

England's University of Oxford had already been teaching students for centuries before the Aztec Empire was even founded — a surprisingly old institution.

July 2, 2026 3min read

Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztec Empire