In the tumultuous era of China’s last emperor, Puyi, one individual stood out amidst the…
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That Time Sun Tzu Raised an Army of 180 Prostitutes
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenSun Tzu is the most famous military strategist in history. His legendary work The Art…
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In the heart of Hong Kong, where the name itself means “fragrant harbor,” the essence…
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To our knowledge, no species has ever manipulated its environment as successfully as Homo Sapiens.…
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Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research facility that operated during World War…
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The Silk Road was a true wonder of the world, a network of both land…
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In the awe-inspiring Altai-Sayan Mountain range in southern Siberia, the city of Abakan holds a…
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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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We learn a lot about the lost cultures of the ancient world from how they…
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For many civilizations the palace is the greatest symbol of a successful culture. Castles may…
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The 20th century has, without a doubt, seen humanity at its most destructive. More people…
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The term “Renaissance man” hails from fifteenth-century Italy and defines a person with skill and…
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On April 1st, 2001, an unexpected and dramatic incident took place above Hainan Island, a…
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Many of the ancient ruins which litter our landscape remain poorly understood. Often rendered inaccessible…
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For thousands of years, people have been building religious monuments. This is normally done for…