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20 Wars in History that Left Behind Devastating Death Tolls
As Plato poignantly noted, "only the dead have seen the end of war.” Stretching across the vast history of the…
All You Need to Know About the Mystery of the Visigoth King Who Inspired Hitler and Reversed the Flow of a River
The death and burial of Alaric 1, feared leader of the Visigoths, in 410 A.D., is surrounded by mystery and…
Countdown: Worst Years to Be Alive in History
Human history has had plenty of ups and downs. For every great triumph, there has been a great disaster. What’s…
16 Facts of the Last Days of the Third Reich in Hitler’s Bunker
The Third Reich was supposed to last a thousand years. In the end, it lasted less than 15. By the…
The Legend of Unofficial Saint and Slave, Escrava Anastacia, is Filled with Cruelty Beyond Words
Imagine that one day with absolutely no warning, your life as you knew it ceases to exist. You are taken…
Legends Behind the Search for the Coveted Christian Grail
The Holy Grail, a Christian artifact believed to have some mystical powers, has long been at the center of many…
Chocolate Milk Was First Introduced For These “Healthy Medical Benefits”
Plenty of people have fond memories of growing up drinking chocolate milk with their school lunches, which usually consisted of…
Here’s Why King Tut, Ancient Egypt’s Most Famous Pharaoh, Was Actually One of its Least Significant Rulers
Tutankhamen (reigned circa 1333 - 1323 BC), is Ancient Egypt’s best known pharaoh, and the discovery of his tomb in…
16 Of History’s Best Kept Secrets
As George Orwell poignantly noted in his legendary novel 1984: "If you want to keep a secret, you must also…
From Prima Ballerina to Nazi Killer, The Story Of Franceska Mann
In most contexts, the words killer and ballerina don’t often go together. One word produces images of violence and bloodshed,…