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Christopher explains that yoga already existed at the time of the Harappeans, people of ancient India 5000 years ago.

Christopher explains that the first plastic surgeon lived in ancient India 2600 years ago.

Christopher explains that it was the people of ancient India who invented zero, the representation of “nothing.”

Christopher explains that the ancient civilization of India drew and sculpted unicorns.

Christopher explains that it was the Mongols who brought cotton to China when they invaded it in the 13th century.

Christopher explains that horses play a very important role in society for Mongols: children learn to ride at the age of four.

Christopher explains that the Mongols were very respectful when they invaded new territory: they adopted the religion and way of life of the invaded people.

Christopher explains that the Mongols were a nomadic people at the time: they had invented the yurt, which is a tent that settles quickly.

Christopher explains that in the 18th century, Mongol women held all roles in society while men were often away conquering new territories.

Christopher explains that the Mongols had an excellent postal system that allowed mail carriers to change horses at relay stations rather than having to wait for their horses to rest before continuing on their way.

Christopher explains that the ancient peoples were very afraid of the Mongols who were known for their power and their attacks: they called them the Tartars.

Christopher explains that the Haruspices, members of the population of the Etruscans in ancient Italy, had the job of killing animals and watching their liver to know the future.

Christopher explains that the Etruscans, people of ancient Italy, knew how to work hot iron and had built a musical instrument that they had named horned.

Christopher explains that the Etruscans, people of ancient Italy, loved to eat, drink and party and were known to be quite plump.

Christopher explains that the Etruscans, people of ancient Italy, were inspired much of the Greeks for the architecture of their buildings.