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King Pyrrhus, a great military leader who hasn’t lost a battle or won a war

Probably everyone has heard the expression “Pyrrhic victory”. It came from Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. However, he was not worried…

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Krakatoa eruption 1883: Impact of the volcanic explosion in the world

A cloud of smoke and ash over two kilometers high was spotted by the commander of the German warship Elisabeth…

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The cursed bird

A negative reputation is a dreadful thing: it’s simple to gain but almost difficult to shake off. Take, for example,…

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Facts about Mauritius pyramids

Pyramids exist on the island of Mauritius, which lies over a thousand kilometers east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.…

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The Murchison meteorite: the oldest material on Earth

The earliest solid material ever identified by scientists arrived on Earth 52 years ago. Since then, he's given us a…

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Meroe pyramids or political structure: What was Meroe known for?

Following the fall of the 24th Egyptian dynasty about 1000 BC, the Nubian kingdom of Kush arose as the dominant…

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Pre-colonial Africa and why is pre-colonial African history relevant today

The West is fixated with slavery, but Africa’s history is far more than a prelude to European colonization. Egypt, Nubia,…

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Extreme peoples who completed a solo journey around the globe

A traveler without fingers, a world record holder, and other extraordinary individuals who completed a solo round of the globe,…

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What was the Paris commune? one of the largest socialist uprisings

Following the failure of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, France was confronted with one of the most massive revolutions in…

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How ninjas see in the dark and mysteries of ancient special forces

In the ancient world, elite military formations existed. Specially trained warriors with incredible talents defended their bosses’ interests to the…

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What is the secret of Japanese ninja shuriken and Indian chakra?

The Indian Chakra is considered a gift from the gods. This fiery metal disc could kill any enemy and return…

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The secret behind 1400-year-old treasure discovered in England

The treasure of ancient gold coins, nicknamed the largest in the last three decades, was discovered in Norfolk, England. It…

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