For most, history class in grade school was a dry, tedious affair. Memorize names, memorize dates, repeat. But as any veteran reader…
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The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations ever established. Lasting over 1,000 years, they dominated the ancient Mediterranean. Roman laws…
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Normally, when historical figures show up in movies, they’re exaggerated. Desperate to keep fiction more fantastic than life, filmmakers have to take…
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From the moment the first 13 colonies formed the United States of America, there have been several attempts to create new states…
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In today’s society, fortune-telling typically involves tarot cards, palm reading, and horoscopes. These modern practices are tame compared to what went on…
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There is no denying that flashy or highly unusual artifacts are fascinating. As the world of archaeology turns more glitzy, these items…
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Between the 16th and 18th centuries, tens of thousands of people were executed for witchcraft in Europe. Then as now, witches were…
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Christopher Columbus still has his own holiday. Today, most people are at least dimly aware that Columbus wasn’t exactly a great guy,…
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The 20th century was a time of immense global achievement but also of global unrest. It saw the fall and rise of…
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If you live in the the United States (and even if you don’t) you’ve probably heard about a number of the country’s…