The following locales are globally renowned, and it’s easy to see why. Rich with history, mystery, and natural beauty, they’ve captivated humanity…
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History is littered with the exploits of tough, durable, and seemingly unkillable men. Ivor Thord-Gray paid tribute to his Swedish Viking forebears…
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Humans are generally pretty weak animals. If you cut off your finger you are not getting it back unless you are lucky…
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Everyone knows the stories of crows that place rocks into glasses to get access to the water within, but did you know…
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Alchemy is an ancient and subtle art. For thousands of years alchemists performed research into the ultimate nature of reality to find…
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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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While millions perished under the Nazi regime throughout Europe, thousands survived to tell their stories and help to prosecute the cruel perpetrators…
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History is littered with amazing discoveries, whether accidental or as the result of a thorough search. With each discovery, a little puzzle…
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“They don’t build them like they used to.” Whenever people see a particularly distressing piece of modern architecture they are likely to…
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With many historical inventions, there are often disagreements about the identity of the creator, the origin of the idea, and the time…