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Medieval bullying: why Margaret Maultasch went down in history as the ugliest Duchess

Even though in the 21st century, such terms as bullying, abuse, and harassment have become widespread, people have constantly bullied…

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What was life like in the sultan’s harem?

What do most people know about harems? These were the private "brothels" of the eastern rulers, where they could relax…

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Ancient technologies, supernatural forces, and other mysteries of the Cheops pyramid

Egypt is one of the most ancient countries in the history of humankind. It originated at the source of the…

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What is a dark continent and why was Africa referred to as a dark continent

The most typical response to why Africa was referred to as a dark continent is because Europe had little knowledge…

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History of wigs in Africa, but why did ancient Egypt wear wigs?

In today’s world, no one can be surprised by a wig in calm and natural shades, as well as the…

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7 times when nature almost destroyed humanity

People believe that they are powerful beings who can build a new city quickly or, conversely, destroy all life on…

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5 stories of how the small and the poor defeated the big and the rich

War is the most reliable companion along the entire path of humankind. It never stops: even after such grandiose events…

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Escaped bank thief manages to hide from police for over 50 years

Mystery solved! For more than a half-century, Theodore John Conrad managed to avoid capture by the authorities.

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How slavery was abolished in the United States

For over one hundred fifty-five years ago, the amendment to the US Constitution, abolishing slavery, entered into force. On 18…

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7 most destructive volcanic eruptions in human history

Mount Tambora erupted in 1815 on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa. Historians believe it was the deadliest known direct impact…

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King Decebalus statue, the tallest rock sculpture in Europe

On the scenic banks of the Danube River, on the border between Romania and Serbia, stands the King Decebalus Statue,…

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Arkadiko bridge: the oldest bridge in the world

The Arkadiko Bridge, along the contemporary route from Tirynthos to Epidavros in the Peloponnese, Greece, is the world’s oldest bridge…

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