In 1184, Erfurt, Germany experienced a peculiar catastrophe, one which became known as the Erfurt…
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The Mad King of Britain, King George III, is often remembered for his recurring struggles…
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King Dagobert II of Austrasia is a bit of a historical contradiction. Despite ruling a…
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Is there a popular sport more polarizing than golf? People either seem to love it…
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HistoryMyths & Legends
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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It is the late 8th century BC. Midas, King of Phrygia, gazes out from his…
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Myths & Legends
Melchizedek: Strange Jesus Parallels from the Old Testament
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanMelchizedek is a figure in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and a figure of importance,…
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Myths & Legends
Finding King Arthur: Ambrosius Aurelianus and the Man Behind the Myth
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenKing Arthur, as we picture him, never existed. His character and his setting are 12th…
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Archaeology
Stone Guardians of a Mysterious Tomb: The Secrets of Mount Nemrut
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanMount Nemrut, or Nemrud, is a mountain in southeastern Turkey measuring around 2,134 meters (7,000…
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Marriages in the past were arranged for political purposes when it came to nobility. Love…
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It might sound like a cliche but sometimes your greatest allies can become your greatest…
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Nabonidus, the final monarch of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, ruled from 556-539 BC. He claimed the…
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In the early 14th century, England was rocked by a scandal that would shake the…
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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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VideosHistory
The Strangest Customs of French Royalty: Uncovering their Weird Etiquette Rules (Video)
Enter the world of grandeur and luxury at the Palace of Versailles, the opulent home…