Video - Royal Reveal: Ancient India's Surprising Secrets

Did you know that in ancient India, diamonds were first mined in the 4th century BC and were considered the most valuable gemstones by Indian royalty? Speaking of royalty, Emperor Ashoka once felt so guilty about the bloodshed from his conquests that he converted to Buddhism and spread its teachings across Asia. And get this: in medieval India, people believed that hiccups were a sign someone was thinking about you. Here's a quirky one: the Mughal Emperor Akbar had a pet cheetah named Madan Kali who was trained to hunt. Imagine having a cheetah as a hunting buddy! Have any bizarre historical facts of your own? Drop them in the comments!