For 1,000 years after the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Empire of Byzantium stood strong. Ancient and powerful, the Byzantine court…
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Never mind lunatics taking over the asylum; history shows they’ve always been in charge. From human experimenters to genocidal maniacs, here are…
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The legend of Pocahontas and explorer John Smith is cherished as one of the most touching love stories in American history. The…
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Nowadays, we have a decent understanding of mental health and many who need help can find it in psychiatric hospitals. That was…
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In ancient times, the term barbarian referred to any group or tribe that wasn’t part of the great European civilizations, namely the…
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Some of the festivals we celebrate today can seem quite extraordinary. Just think about the Spanish festival La Tomatina, which is the…
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ellions often originate from a strong sense of indignity surrounding the status quo. Whether they’re peaceful, like was the case with Mahatma…
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The actual day-to-day of archaeology and other similar professions may not be that exciting, as they often have to carefully spend time…
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We’re so used to pop culture providing stories of ragtag bands of brothers with lowest-bidder equipment overcoming vast legions with sophisticated weaponry…
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Outnumbered, cut off from any hope of rescue or support, operating secretly. The dramatic potential of troops or pilots conducting a raid…