At the peak of its power, the British empire encompassed about one-fourth of the world’s area and population, making it by far…
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It’s hard to think of a monarch who has inspired as much heated debate as King Richard III of England. Was he…
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In movies, war is often depicted in a very straightforward and well-regimented way, at least in terms of how it’s planned and…
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The Wild West era of American history is often romanticized as a time of rugged outlaws and fearless lawmen. Those people really…
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In the past, we have examined a few aspects of ancient Greece that still puzzle historians, scholars, and scientists. We don’t have…
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In the past, we have examined a few aspects of ancient Greece that still puzzle historians, scholars, and scientists. We don’t have…
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It’s been more than a century since the First World War ended in 1918, though even today, some of its most fascinating…
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History is filled with emperors and rulers that enjoyed long, sometimes prosperous reigns. This list is not about them. Instead, we’re counting…
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Not many people are aware of the contributions made by several secret societies in shaping the world as we know today. For…
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Throughout history, human beings have created extremely cruel torture devices designed to cause huge pain. While some of these devices were designed…