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The mystery of the Devil’s footprints on hot lava 350,000 years ago solved

Ciampate del Diavolo is a small area in the Italian town of Foresta in the province of Caserta, adjacent to…

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The whole truth about Spartacus

Very little is known about Spartacus. No one knows where he was born, who his parents are, how old he…

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Why are there abandoned villages in Italy?

However, there are additional, lesser-known ghost towns in Italy that inhabitants have vacated following catastrophic natural catastrophes.

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How did Ethiopia resist colonization?

The Addis Ababa Treaty was signed on October 23, 1896, between Italy and Ethiopia. The vanquished Italians had no option…

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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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What materials did the Romans use to build their structures?

What materials did the Romans use to build their structures? Natural stones, wood, raw and then burned bricks, sand, and…

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What caused the Great Schism, and the main reason for the collapse of Christian churches

The denial of the divine nature of Christ by the priest Arius was one of the reasons for the convening…

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Why did the ancient Romans depict genitals on millstones: a rare find

During road construction in the United Kingdom, workers uncovered a unique millstone from the Roman Empire by mistake.

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How Attila the Hun leader conquered Europe and made Roman Empire ‘pay for peace’

Attila the Hun, is one of the evilest figures of antiquity. A warrior and ruler who held almost all of…

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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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Buried under the lava of Vesuvius, What the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum looked like

Herculaneum is one of three cities that fell victim to the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The brutality of…

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10 little-known facts about how gladiators passed away

When the gladiator was waiting to enter the arena, he was literally surrounded by death from all sides. He carried…

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