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The First Crusade, inspired by a Byzantine call to arms in 1095 and legitimized by…
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Annie Edson Taylor: The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriDaredevil stunts are as old as time. Whether it is to satisfy the urge to…
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There have been many bizarre causes of death throughout history, some tragic, some comical. Unusual…
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A Living Garden Gnome? The Rise and Fall of Ornamental Hermits
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriDisplays of wealth and prosperity have changed over the course of time. Today, having the…