Ancient Sparta was located in a region known as Laconia in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese. Even today, the allure of…
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Seeing a dead body is disturbing enough, but for those studying the past, it can be incredibly common. When multiple dead bodies…
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Roman families would be both recognizable and unrecognizable today. Their strict social classes and lawful human rights violations will make any rational…
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As ancient civilizations go, the Egyptians are by far one of the more well-known. Their pyramids still stand to this day, and…
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It’s no secret that we humans love to eat good food and consume refreshing drinks. Not surprisingly, we have made several finds…
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The Roman Emperor Nero is enjoying a newfound respect these days. At this point, it’s almost common knowledge that the stories of…
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History is littered with stories and anecdotes about how seemingly insignificant details changed the world. While many of these stories are just…
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Louis XVI (1754–1793) is generally known mainly as the French king who was guillotined when his country fell into chaos during the…
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It’s easy to forget that during the 1930s, Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist Party—though seen as radical by many—were not necessarily…
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Political intrigue and espionage are nothing new. But in the days before high-tech spy gear, the work of spies looked far different…