Everyone has heard of Vlad the Impaler, the notorious medieval ruler said to be the inspiration for Dracula. Countless tales are told…
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When we think of famous prostitutes, we usually think of women. Royal mistresses like Madame de Pompadour or Nell Gwynn, the hetaerae…
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There are different kinds of quack doctors. Some are just out to make a quick buck and prey on the sick, while…
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While we don’t often like to speak of it, death inevitably comes to us all. Most of us hope for a peaceful…
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For much of history, homosexuality has been hidden away—if not in closets then in the privacy of people’s homes. Because of social…
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The history of medicine has not unfurled gradually. Instead, it is made up of moments—points in time when someone did something really…
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Historical records do a good job of telling us what history was like in umbrella terms. They often fall far short of…
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It can be hard to find that special someone. Fortunately, history is here to help. Whether you are looking for “the one”…
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The rock and roll lifestyle is not known for following the rules. Usually, this amounts to merely trashing a hotel room. A…
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Some call them conspiracy theories. Loony or not, many hypotheses about history contain more than just a glimmer of truth. From secret…