Usually, when people die, there are various options for how to dispose of their remains properly and respectfully. The methods differ, but…
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History
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Of all the names associated with the French Revolution of 1789, Marie Antoinette’s is probably the most widely familiar. Artist Jacques-Louis David’s…
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We told you before about some major disasters in human history that were swept under the rug by the powers that be…
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As the title of one book famously proclaimed, everybody poops. That truism really is remarkable to think about. There is one experience…
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Finding out with absolute certainty what happened hundreds or even thousands of years ago is an almost impossible task. Scholars try their…
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It is surprisingly easy for historical myths to become historical facts because oftentimes people will prefer the version of a story that…
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The 1845 County Asylums Act made it mandatory for every county in England and Wales to build at least one asylum large…
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The dramatic rise of Fascism in the wake of the First World War was one of the most far-reaching and consequential events…
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The human body is a weird and wonderful thing. Sometimes we seem soft and malleable compared to all the other creatures in…
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Being royalty or nobility comes with a lot of obvious perks, such as money and power, but there is no escaping death.…