According to legend, the first emperor of Japan took the Chrysanthemum Throne in 660 BC. Since Emperor Jimmu’s ascension, some 126 emperors…
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The Spanish flu often gets overshadowed by its more popular counterparts like Ebola and the Black Plague. In many ways, though, it…
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Wellness retreats are becoming increasingly popular among travelers of all ages. They offer a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily…
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Most tragic events make a historical splash, and some become positively iconic—Pompeii, the Titanic, the Rwandan genocide, etc. Others, however, drop off…
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The battlefield is one of the most hectic locations imaginable, a place where laser focus is required to keep your life. So…
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Prior to the breakout of World War II in 1939, the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany had caused concern throughout…
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For much of the history of warfare, the siege has been the most common form of conflict. The large set-piece battles that…
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Looking at old photographs, it is easy to imagine that the past was a drab place. Even old paintings can make us…
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The Victorian age was the birthplace of many things we take for granted today. From refrigeration to wristwatches, many technologies that laid…
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Highly successful people have unique morning routines beyond conventional breakfast and exercise. From industry leaders to renowned artists, these individuals use the…