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Vlad the Impaler: how the bloodthirsty Dracula fought and surpassed his enemies

Vlad the Impaler was Voivode of Wallachia three times from 1448 until 1476/77. He's regarded as one of Wallachia's most…

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Swiss watchmakers: How Switzerland became the leading manufacturer of clocks

However, not many people are aware that German and French masters who were fleeing religious persecution are the driving force…

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The Ominous Mask of the Scottish Prophet

A Scottish clan inherited this mask as a sacred relic until the 19th century. However, in 1840 when the clan…

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Ecuador’s underground labyrinth — nature or a miracle of engineering?

There are still a lot of mysteries that need to be unraveled in our world, and one of these is…

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Drought in Iraq exposed a 3,400-year-old city: What the long-flooded ancient metropolis was hiding

An important ancient urban centre in Iraq has been unexpectedly uncovered thanks to a drought that has lasted for years.

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Combat walking machines: The secret of iron man

It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century that combat walking machines made their debut in the pages of…

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Bribed Congolese officials? Court invades top entrepreneur Philippe de Moerloose

Investigators from the Central Office for Combating Corruption (CDBC) have raided six addresses related to top entrepreneur Philippe de Moerloose.…

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Why Circe is the most attractive witch and how she charmed Odysseus

Circe is a Greek mythology enchantress. Circe was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and herbs. Using these and…

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About the mystical fire mummies of Kabayan

In the Philippines, there are so-called Kabayan fire mummies, which are located in a natural environment and have all their…

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Gibraltar: the last refuge of the Neanderthals

According to extinction studies that highlight geographical distinctions, Gibraltar was a " last refuge" for declining Neanderthal populations.

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What does the pyramid with an eye symbolize?

One of the most perplexing symbols is the pyramid with an eye portrayed on it. It may be found in…

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Heracleion: is the underwater city really the Atlantis

Heracleion was an ancient Egyptian port city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, about 32 km northeast of…

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