History – controversial science.
There are many famous stories, the truthfulness of which believe the majority of us. School teachers in one hundred percent of the time telling you about these fascinating “facts”. But some of them are, unfortunately, not true.
There are many famous stories, the truthfulness of which believe the majority of us. School teachers in one hundred percent of the time telling you about these fascinating “facts”. But some of them are, unfortunately, not true.
Myth 1
Wife of A. Nobel had an affair with a mathematician, so math is excluded from the list of the Nobel prize
Facts are stubborn things: Alfred Nobel was never married. The Nobel prize is not awarded for achievements in mathematics, because it is an abstract science.
Myth 2
Vincent van Gogh he cut off his ear
The artist van Gogh cut off his ear. He lost his earlobes during a quarrel with his colleague Gauguin. Although this legend is even allowed to name in honor of the painter a syndrome in which the patient himself operates.
Myth 3
All the antique statues in white color
Public buildings and statues in Ancient Greece were in color, but mineral paint eventually peeled off. Fortunately, now, thanks to the UV lamp you can see the real shades of ancient art.
Myth 4
Mozart was poisoned by Salieri
It is believed that the composer Salieri out of envy, killed the famous Mozart, but it’s not true. After all, he had no motive, no desire to kill. Salieri was a famous and even more successful in Vienna than his alleged victim. During the life Salieri was repeatedly acquitted.
Myth 5
The Vikings wore helmets with horns
In our imagination the Viking is a powerful bearded man with a horned helmet on his head. However, no archaeological discovery has not confirmed such a fashion. In addition, the helmets with horns impractical and vulnerable. So if the Vikings they were worn only for ritual purposes, not in combat.
Myth 6
The pyramids were built by slaves
The tombs of the pharaohs were built not slaves or Jews, and the availability of salaried people and even professionals in the construction art.
Myth 7
The Spartans threw weak babies off the cliff
According to legend, sick newborns in Sparta were thrown into a gorge Apofety. Modern researchers have studied the bones extracted. And it was established that these remains belonged to the 46 men aged 18-35 years. That is, none of the infant was not injured.
Myth 8
Mendeleev saw the periodic table of the chemical elements in a dream
The famous scientist himself has denied this legend, answering the following: “I’m over it, maybe 20 years thinking, and you say: sat and suddenly – ready”. By the way, the story of a dream entertained their students associate the periodic AA Foreigners.
Myth 9
King Arthur was a real person
This man never existed as a separate person. Most likely, his name was assigned to a man known in traditional history under a different alias.
Myth 10
Aborigines ate captain cook
James cook was killed by Hawaiians allegedly shot spears in the head. It happened because of his ambiguous behavior and panic. But no one was eating.
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