The Kashmir Princess crash of 1955, the mid-air explosion of a passenger aircraft during the…
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The custom of footbinding in China, particularly among the elite, reveals a disquieting tale of…
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History
Song Emperor Taizu: Shadows by the Candle and Sounds from the Axe
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanEmperor Taizu of Song was born on the 21st of March 927. His personal name…
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In the tumultuous era of China’s last emperor, Puyi, one individual stood out amidst the…
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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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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…