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Cleopatra was not Egyptian.
Despite being Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra was actually of Macedonian Greek descent. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great's death. She was also the first Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language.
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Ancient Romans had professional carvers at dinner parties called ‘carptor.’
Wealthy Romans would employ professional meat carvers who would perform elaborate cutting techniques at dinner parties. These carptors...
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Ancient Egyptians had professional party planners.
Known as 'Masters of Revels,' these officials organized religious festivals and royal celebrations. They were responsible for everything...
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Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay about farting titled ‘Fart Proudly.’
Written in 1781 while Franklin was living in Paris, this satirical piece proposed to the Royal Academy of...