It’s easy to forget that during the 1930s, Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist Party—though seen as radical by many—were not necessarily…
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The first things that come to mind when we think of Australia are man-eating crocodiles, deadly snakes, poisonous spiders, and the baking…
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The Spanish Reconquest, also known as the “Reconquista,” is one of the most pivotal aspects of European history. The Christian attempt to…
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Throughout history, human hair has been the subject of much vanity, research, and stereotyping. Hair traits and associated medical and social implications…
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The Philippines is truly an amazing country. As small as it is, this nation of nearly 100 million people has made its…
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Ancient Rome holds a mythic place in our imaginations. It’s the land of historical epics like Ben-Hur and Gladiator, where men in…
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Prometheus, Hercules, Thor, Robin Hood, Superman. From the very beginnings of human history, we have imagined stories about prodigious individuals who were…
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When most people think of Iceland, the first thing that comes to mind is probably ice—lots and lots of ice. However, strangely…
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Ask any kid in almost any country, and they’ll tell you who Big Bird is. But how well do we really know…
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As we grow older, the holidays often become stressful, with fatalities at Black Friday sales, feasts to prepare, presents to wrap, and…