Middle finger originated in Ancient Greece symboled anal intercourse

The middle finger originated in Ancient Greece, where the gesture was used as a symbol of anal intercourse in a manner meant to degrade, intimidate and threaten the individual receiving the gesture “The middle finger originated in Ancient Greece, where the gesture was used as a symbol of anal intercourse in a manner meant to […]

Beards were used as security for a loan in ancient India

May 21, 2013September 9, 2013 alearned Did you know that ancient greece, ancient India, Ancient Iran, Ancient Macedon, Ancient Rome, beard

In ancient India beards were held in such high regard that a man might use his as security against a loan The highest ranking Ancient Egyptians grew hair on their chins which was often dyed or hennaed (reddish brown) and sometimes plaited with interwoven gold thread. A metal false beard, or postiche, which was a […]