Ancient weaponry certainly holds its own space in history. Each country and culture created specialized tools of great importance. The design and success of a culture’s weaponry signified a degree of wealth and status. Let’s take a closer look at one called the shotel. Origins of the Shotel The curved, sickle-shaped sword, called a shotel, originated […]
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The Excalibur is a mythical sword. It is associated with King Arthur and his compilation of medieval stories. The legendary Excalibur was believed to hold ultimate power to its rightful master, but plague anyone else who attempted to use it. The Arthurian Legend To introduce the famous Excalibur we must first recognize the series of
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Baron Samedi is an important spirit in the African diasporic religion of Haitian Voodoo. The Baron is a Loa. In Haitian culture, this means that he is a spirit that is responsible for assisting humans in the transition between the human world and the afterlife. Haitian Voodoo Haitian Voodoo (or Vodou) is a mixture of
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In the realm of human psychology, few names stand out as prominently as Ivan Pavlov. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ivan Pavlov embarked on a scientific journey to understand conditioning and behavior. These experiments led to his discovery of classical conditioning represented by an infamous dog that would drool when a bell
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The half-man, half-horse creature known as the Centaur is one of the most famous beings in Greek mythology. It is a creature whose lower body and legs are that of a horse. And their torso and upper body are that of a human. They represented the realm between humans and nature. Indeed, the Centaur was
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The story of the Jim Twins, Jim Lewis and Jim Springer, is a captivating narrative. It not only defies the imagination but also brings to the forefront one of the most enduring debates in the realms of science and psychology: the nature versus nurture conundrum. Their extraordinary tale, which unfolded in the late 1970s, serves
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John D. Rockefeller is still a name synonymous with vast wealth and unparalleled influence. To this day he remains an icon of American business history. His life story is a testament to the remarkable heights one can reach through tough business strategies and unwavering determination. In this article, we delve into the life and business
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The name John List may not carry the same notoriety as some of the more infamous serial killers in history. But his story has intrigued and perplexed those with a fascination for the darker side of human nature. During the winter of 1971, the List family murders dominated the headlines in the state of New
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Flight attendants have to put up with a lot during their job. From dealing with unruly passengers to managing emergencies, they often have to go above and beyond to keep everyone happy. In the case of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant serving on Pan Am Flight 73, her dedication and commitment to the well-being of
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In the midst of the vibrant city of Istanbul stands a structure with a history so storied and at times controversial that it’s almost unbelievable. Both an architectural marvel and a location of religious significance for multiple religions, Hagia Sophia is more than just stone and mortar. It has been a place of inspiration and
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