The Daguerreotype was the first publicly available photography form that became popular between the 1840s…
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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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The term “Renaissance man” hails from fifteenth-century Italy and defines a person with skill and…
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February 14th is celebrated the world over as Valentine’s Day. Cards are sent in hope,…
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Gaius Julius Caesar is, as a historical figure, not a straightforward proposition. The Romans with…
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Faking your death to live a different life under a new identity isn’t just for…
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Most of us are familiar with the Chinese Zodiac and how it differs from the…
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Julia Agrippina, or Agrippina the Younger, was a Roman Empress from 49 to 54 AD,…
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In didn’t take much territory to rule an empire back in medieval Europe. As the…
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Julius Caesar is undoubtedly one of the most famous historical figures of all time. He…
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History
Napoleon’s Downfall: How did the Little Dictator Lose at Waterloo?
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanNapoleon is one of the great individuals of history. From a lowly Corsican artillery captain…
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Few people have lived their lives so publicly as Napoleon Bonaparte. We know what he…
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History
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm: The Most Valuable Treasure of All?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe pages of history are littered with lost treasures. Some, such as the riches of…
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Myths & Legends
Where Truth Meets Legend: Was Jimmu the First Emperor of Japan?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAs long as the country of Japan has existed, it has been ruled by emperors.…