Doctors heal us and, if they are not sociopaths, do their best not to hurt us. But doctors work with us when…
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In 1547, Grand Prince Ivan of Moscow declared himself tsar of Russia. He is now better known as Ivan the Terrible. For…
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Pope Alexander VI is often considered the most evil man ever to hold the papal office. He fathered seven children, helped his…
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The elegant and mysterious design of hieroglyphics have captured our imagination for thousands of years. They remained undeciphered and silent for centuries…
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The vast majority of historical cultures have been lost time. Some pieces of history that almost slipped through the cracks have allowed…
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A large part of every conflict is gathering information about the other side. Throughout history, people have had to formulate crafty methods…
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In the past, bizarre and quirky animal sideshows were part of everyday life. You could expect to witness dead whales showcased in…
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In June 793, an Anglo-Saxon priest wrote mournfully that “heathen men came and miserably destroyed God’s church on Lindisfarne, with plunder and…
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History is filled with rulers whose reigns lasted long after their welcome. However, some rulers were in charge for only brief periods…
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The ancient world gave mankind some of its most brilliant thinkers and philosophers. From Socrates and Aristotle to Master Kung-sun Lung, they…