In 1930, 53-year-old Carl Tanzler fell in love with 21-year-old Elena de Hoyos who was dying of tuberculosis in a Florida hospital. Convinced that this young woman was the love of his life, Carl Tanzler did everything he could to save her. He tried everything from homemade concoctions to newfangled medical equipment. When his efforts […]
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The four cardinal virtues are wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. The word ‘cardinal’ comes from the Latin word cardo for ‘hinge’ or the word cardinalis meaning ‘essential’. It is often said that all human virtues hinge on these four. The Four Cardinal Virtues Throughout History The four cardinal virtues were originally conceptualized by Plato, expanded
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South Korea is known for its pop culture – particularly its music, TV series, and movies. However, its history is not as glamorous and bright as its current reputation would have you believe. If you’ve watched the film Silmido, you may be familiar with the existence of the 209th Detachment, 2325th Group. Commonly referred to
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In a world where modern athletes like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or Mike Tyson capture headlines and acquire massive fortunes, there exists a historical figure whose wealth and fame dwarf even the most celebrated sports icons of our time. His name was Gaius Appuleius Diocles. He was a legendary Roman charioteer whose fortune remains unrivaled.
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The Beatles were active throughout the sixties before breaking up in 1970. They were just kids in Liverpool when they started playing together in the late fifties. Those Merseyside boys honed their craft in Hamburg, entertained tens of millions in the United States, and took the world by storm. Even though they broke up over
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Santa Muerte is a recent phenomenon, a modern-day folk saint: the patron saint of death. For twenty years, the veneration of this folk saint has been the fastest-growing religious movement in the West. It’s rooted in Mexico, where millions of people now pray to Santa Muerte. Devotees are found in countries around the globe. Death,
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Many cold case files throughout history will likely never be solved. The advent of advanced testing allows the number of unresolved and unexplained crimes to diminish greatly over the years. That does not mean that many of the most confusing and strange crimes will ever be solved. Unsolved crimes spark curiosity in the public eye.
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When you look back on history, it’s often easy to laugh or scratch your head at some of the mistakes humans have made. From botched military campaigns to unfortunate technological blunders, the 15 biggest missteps, miscalculations, and mess-ups in history are a trove of learning experiences for us all. Embark on a journey of discovery
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It isn’t easy being the king….queen… or even president? The point is, it’s hard to be at the top. History is chock-full of murdered monarchs, unlucky emperors, and deposed queens. Can you imagine waiting and preparing your entire life for this position, only to have it ripped away in a second, doomed to the footnotes
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The echoes of World War I and the Armenian genocide still resound throughout history. It was a bleak chapter that claimed the lives of 1.5 million Armenians. But, amidst the violence and despair, came a daring and controversial operation that shook the world. In the early 1920s, a secretive group of Armenian survivors decided to
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