Historical Property Showcase: Forgotten Innovations

Ancient Egyptians invented the world's first police force over four thousand years ago.

Complete with trained dogs and even a monkey unit for tracking criminals through narrow alleyways.

The Mayans used chocolate as currency, making cacao beans more valuable than gold in their

marketplaces. Romans created the first shopping mall in 113 AD, a massive complex

with over 150 shops. The Indus Valley civilization had public flush toilets and

advanced drainage systems when others had none. Mesopotamians brewed beer before they baked

bread, with ancient recipes calling for dates and honey. These forgotten innovations

shaped the modern world in ways we never imagined.