King Henry VIII is one of the most famous English monarchs in history. He was known for his many wives and his tumultuous reign. Who were these six women, and what happened to them? Let’s explore the lives of Henry VIII’s wives and see what led to their downfall. Catherine of Aragon Henry VIII’s first […]
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If Emperor Commodus were to be remembered as one thing, it’d likely be a man of many. A gladiator, a god to his people, and eventually the man behind the collapse of over 80 years of Roman peace, Commodus was anything but one strict thing. Commodus, the son of the famous Emperor Marcus Aurelius, lived
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The world of archaeology is always full of surprises. Every day, new discoveries are made that change the way we think about history and our understanding of the past. In this blog post, we will take a look at 10 of the coolest archaeological discoveries humans have made. These discoveries have rewritten history books and
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When a serial killer is caught, all their crimes come to light. The terror they committed in hiding is revealed, and the weight of their crimes is set against them. Some leave missing victims or resist their own convictions. Many, being cornered without escape, admit to the whole truth of their violence, even beyond what
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The sixteenth century was when Europe made a huge transition from the medieval past towards a world that was noticeably more modern. Having arrived in the Americas in the 1490s, Spanish, Portuguese, English, and French colonists began attempting to settle various regions from Newfoundland south to Argentina. The roots of a proto-industrial, capitalist economy started
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Glorious humanoids with gilded armors, beautiful wings, perfect faces, and an all-righteous nature that brings warmth, comfort, and solace — that’s how we picture angels. After all, that’s how we’ve depicted the majestic creatures throughout history in every piece of art and literature. Is this common description a portrayal of our reimagination, or does it
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When it comes to finding the best WW2 books, there are many available on the market today. But finding the best books should never be difficult for you! There are many choices, and you may not know where to start. In this blog, we’ve done the research for you! So, here is our review of
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Throughout human history, there have been many dark and difficult times that have tested the resilience of our species. From devastating wars and pandemics to natural disasters and economic crises, some periods have been particularly challenging for those who lived through them. Let’s look at ten of the most terrible years to be alive, examining
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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, known as Sir Alfred Mehran, has earned a reputation as “The Terminal Man.” He is a famous Iranian refugee stuck at the airport for 18 years due to a stolen passport and essential documents during the trip. Without a passport or identification, he could not exit the departure lounge of Terminal 1 at Charles
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“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!” These are perhaps some of the most famous lines in warfare. In one of his most famous speeches, they were uttered by
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