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The Real Legend of Hua Mulan
Female warrior heroines appear in the myths and legends of numerous ancient cultures, sharing many similarities among their tales. British mythology includes Queen Cordelia, for example, the daughter of King Leir, immortalized…
Ancient History
These Lavish Dowries In History are Obscene
Slated as one of the worst crimes ever against women, dowries hold a weirdly popular place in history. Many notable…
Politics
Opium Wars Broke the Middle Kingdom
In the 19th century the British Empire, through the Royal Navy and the military wing of the East India Company,…
General
Power, Conflict, and Subjugation: The Rise of 3 Asian Empires in the Early Modern Era
Three Asian Empires emerged during the Early-Modern Era (1450-1750). While the Spanish, Portuguese, British, French, and Dutch constructed colonies all…