For a person’s misdeeds to truly stand out during the atrocities of WW2 they must…
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It is the human stories amidst the grotesque horrors of the Holocaust which often stand…
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Nestled on the southern incline of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, the Tarpeian Rock stands…
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History
The Gourd and the Handkerchief: the Blood of dead King Louis XVI?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriOn the 21st January, 1793, the French Revolution reached its ultimate goal. King Louis XVI,…
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Europe in the 17th century was in turmoil. These turbulent times were marked by political…
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VideosHistoryMajor Crimes in History
True Torture, or Cruel Invention: Did The Iron Maiden Actually Exist? (Video)
The Iron Maiden, a nightmarish device often associated with medieval torture, may not be what…
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European history is full of real-life monster stories. For centuries Christians were convinced that the…
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In the 16th century, the medieval executioner had a multifaceted role, far from the common…
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Genghis Khan, born in 1162, emerged from humble beginnings marked by adversity and loss. His…
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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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During WWII, members of the Nazi party orchestrated horrendous acts of mass murder and inhumane…
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“There is a fixed and pale composure upon the features; she seems sad and stricken…
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Marriages in the past were arranged for political purposes when it came to nobility. Love…
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There is something about American folk heroes that ensures they persist in the public consciousness.…
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In the early 14th century, England was rocked by a scandal that would shake the…