Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  In the world of ancient history, few figures loom larger than Alexander the Great. Known for his unparalleled military conquests, his untimely death in 323 BCE sparked a legend that still fascinates historians and enthusiasts today. But here's the shocking part: Alexander’s body was reportedly preserved using one of the most natural—and unexpected—substances known to man: honey! 🍯✨ The Golden Sarcophagus Filled with Honey 🏺💰🍯 Following Alexander’s death at the young age of 32, his body was placed in a golden sarcophagus, submerged in honey. Why honey, you ask? This wasn’t just a sweet choice—honey was revered in ancient times for its antibacterial properties and ability to preserve organic material. 🤯 This sticky substance acted as a natural embalming agent, preventing decay and keeping his remains pristine. The practice of using honey for preservation was rooted in ancient funerary traditions, particularly among the Egyptians, who had long mastered...

By Jude Obuseh In 47 B.C., Cleopatra VII, the famed Queen of Egypt, bore a son named Caesarion, alleging Julius Caesar as the father. However, the veracity of this claim remains shrouded in ambiguity, primarily due to Caesar's silence regarding the paternity of the child.  Despite Cleopatra naming Caesarion as co-ruler of Egypt in 44 B.C. and depictions portraying them as joint rulers, Caesar never publicly acknowledged Caesarion as his heir. The uncertainty surrounding Caesarion's lineage persisted even after Cleopatra's and Mark Antony's downfall following their defeat by Octavian in 30 B.C. Cleopatra, tragically, met her demise through suicide, while Caesarion's fate concluded not long after.  Read Also:  🌍 Unveiling the Lost Continent: Scientists Reveal the Enigmatic Argoland in Southeast Asia 🧭🔍 Unfortunately, the absence of any surviving remains or concrete evidence from Julius Caesar or Caesarion has rendered the quest to definitively establish...

By Jude Obuseh  In the year 75 BCE, the Mediterranean Sea bore witness to an extraordinary tale involving none other than the famed Julius Caesar. It was a story that would echo through the annals of history for centuries to come. Captured by pirates while traveling to Rhodes, Julius Caesar, at that time a young man, found himself at the mercy of these lawless seafarers. However, what the pirates didn't realize was that their captive was no ordinary man - he was Julius Caesar, a name that would become synonymous with power and conquest. Instead of succumbing to fear or despair, Caesar, with a demeanor that baffled his captors, took charge of the situation. He issued commands, directed their activities, and, in an audacious display, even joked with the pirates. In a curious mix of jest and warning, he proclaimed that once free, he would return to exact revenge by having them crucified. Read Also:  ** The Birth of Destruction: Pioneers of the Atomic Bomb 🌐⚛️💣** His...