What’s fun for one person can be fundamentally appalling to another. In fact, history is full of leisure activities where the offended…
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If you hear “ancient Egypt,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you see the Great Pyramid of Giza with the Sphinx in the…
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King Henry VIII is probably the best-known English ruler of all time. The subject of countless stories, TV programs, and movies, Henry…
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Each US state has its own flag. They fly over capitols, adorn courtrooms, and appear on everything from bumper stickers to coasters.…
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Cosmetics have been a key part of most women’s lives for centuries. From ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the stars of…
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Here at , we like to remember that history is full of bizarre, obscene, and depraved moments that you’ll rarely get to…
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Cyanide, in its various forms, is a fast-acting poison that has taken millions of lives, most notably claiming the lives of 909…
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For roughly a century, bank robberies have been glorified in the media and on the silver screen. (Think Bonnie and Clyde, Public…
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When people think of wartime nurses, names like Florence Nightingale spring to mind. But countless lesser-known nurses also made valuable contributions. Unfortunately,…
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and long-standing issue that has shaped the history of the Middle East. Here are 25 key…