Underdogs have a special place in the hearts of many, whether it’s the upstart Celtic Iceni tribe led by Boudicca revolting against…
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Magic and superstition have been present in human societies since the dawn of our species, and ancient Rome was no exception. Some…
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It seems we’re obsessed with the end of the world some days. Zombies, massive meteors, or nuclear annihilation—we run the gamut in…
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Considering the Vietnam War was one of the most controversial conflicts in recent history, there is a lot we don’t know about…
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We’re all prone to acts of laziness. Maybe we should be washing the dishes, but we’ve instead elected to get drunk and…
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Today, the idea that prophecies can reveal the future is the stuff of tabloids. In the ancient world, though, the prophetic visions…
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We’re always amazed when archaeologists come upon extraordinary and magnificent discoveries. Sometimes, the discoveries are rather small and maybe insignificant (such as…
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The Black Death was a pandemic that swept through not just Europe, but also parts of Asia and Africa, leaving an absolutely…
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Our ancestors did some strange things out of boredom that we today would have trouble getting our heads around. Once upon a…
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Picture this: It is about 700 years before Jesus was born, and you are Numa. No, not the “Numa Numa” song. You…