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Facts about the Byzantine Empire: the cradle of modern Europe

The Byzantine Empire was the dominant Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire during the Late Antiquity and Middle Ages

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Secrets behind the most impressive underground cities in the world

There are a vast number of not only ancient underground cities in the world but also relatively modern ones, which…

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Who created oases? Oldest, most extensive and facts about islands in the desert

For the modern person, an oasis is a beautiful picture that complements the landscapes of deserts. In the past, over…

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Secrets behind the sacred building in Portugal older than Stonehenge

What secrets were discovered by a sacred building in Portugal, which turned out to be older than the famous Stonehenge?

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Who discovered Africa and what is the meaning of Africa

A fascinating question, although if we consider the hypothesis that it was from Africa that humanity came, then this question…

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Reason Ottoman rulers ban coffeehouses

Coffeehouses brought together citizens for educational, social, and political activities and information exchange. Government spies attended these coffeehouses to obtain…

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The ancient castle of Alnwick

Alnwick Castle is in Northumberland, England. Built after the Norman conquest, it's the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland.

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The mystery of hooded figures

Figures with hoods and cloaks that have been carved into stone may be seen in a number of locations around…

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How did Hawaii become part of the united states?

Hawaii and its Native Hawaiian population have had a turbulent history, beginning with the Spanish–American War and continuing with the…

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How war and intrigue caused the marriage that created Spain

Ferdinand II of Aragon and his cousin Isabella I of Castile married in 1469, uniting their kingdoms and transforming Spain…

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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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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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