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Harsh manners and delicious food: what was the life of the Aztecs

In popular culture, the Aztecs are less well-known than the Maya, who reportedly foretold the world's end as early as…

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10 reasons why the Mongols were able to conquer the world

By the peak of its power in the first half of the 13th century, the Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis…

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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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How the Incas, who had no writing, sent messages to each other: What is Quipu

The Incan Empire was the biggest in pre-Columbian America and was known for string-based recording devices called Quipu.

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Who are the ancient Hittites feared by Egypt, Babylon, and Assyria

The Hittites were an Indo-European group that migrated to Anatolia around 2000 BC. After their arrival, they imposed themselves

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What secrets did the underworld of the Colosseum hold, and how to feel like a gladiator these days

The Colosseum of Rome is Italy's most famous attraction. It's a timeless symbol of the power and authority of one…

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What do scientists know about the “Warriors of the clouds,” mentioned in the chronicles of the Incas

The Chachapoya culture is thought to have existed in Peru between AD 500 and 1470.

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What happens on the islands of Sun and Moon, where Incas performed sacrificial rites today

The territorial border between Peru and Bolivia is Lake Titicaca. Its area is 8 thousand 300 sq. m. Each of…

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Africa

Top 10 greatest African kings in history

African kings have a long and successful history. This list includes African kings with significant political, military, and cultural power.

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Africa

What is know about Benin bronze and why are museums returning them?

For more than a century, Benin bronzes have been a subject of contention. Recent events in the repatriation of cultural…

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History

6 countries that once controlled the entire world

Today these countries are just a shadow of their past. Some of them have become ten times smaller than they…

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