The classic absinthe is one of the most, shall we say, ornate drinks you can…
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History
Carrots, Radar and Deception: from Old Wives’ Tale to Modern Warfare
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenEveryone knows the old story that carrots help you to see in the dark. This…
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Archaeology
The Oxus Civilization and the Lost World of Central Asia
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Oxus Civilization is also known in the archaeological world as the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex…
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As the world continues to develop and urbanize, we’re left with a fascinating array of…
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The Bootlegger’s Bounty: Uncovering Dutch Schultz’s Hidden Stash (Video)
Dutch Schultz was a notorious mobster who made his fortune during the Prohibition era through…
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Deep in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, at the very edge of what is…
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History
(In Pics) King for a Day? Five Monarchs with Very Brief Reigns
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenThis last weekend, the United Kingdom crowned its first new monarch in 75 years. King…
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The pope is seen as a model of purity. However, quite a few popes from…