The Twisted History Of Emperor Nero
The Roman Empire had its fair share of infamous rulers, but even among that list, some still stand out. This is the twisted history of Emperor Nero.
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The Twisted History Of The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was one of humanity's most formative eras, but it wasn't all roses. Here's a look at the twisted history of the Scientific Revolution.
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The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Robinson Crusoe
"Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe, is arguably the first English novel of all time. Here are two of the most probable real-life inspirations for Crusoe.
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Fascinating Facts About Perseus, The Greek Mythological Hero
Famous in Greek mythology for slaying Medusa, Perseus led an adventure-filled, and honest, life. Here's a look at some fascinating facts about Perseus.
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Fascinating Facts About Theseus, The Greek Mythological Hero
Theseus may be known for slaying the Minotaur of Greek mythology, but other aspects of his story weren't so heroic. Here are a few things you might not know.
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The Tragic Story Of Black Sam Bellamy And The Witch Of Wellfleet
Despite the infinite stories, not all pirates were cruel and barbarous. This is the tragic story of Black Sam Bellamy and The Witch of Wellfleet.
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Real-Life Witches And Wizards That Actually Existed
Practitioners of magic have historically been wrapped in myth and legend, but a few were real. Here's a look at some witches and wizards that actually existed.
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What Entertainment In The Wild West Was Really Like
The Wild West is full of lore, steeped in fact yet outlandishly overblown. Let's look at how folks in the Wild West cut loose and enjoyed their time.
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What People In The Wild West Did For Work
While Hollywood gets some of the American West correct, it also glamorizes it. Here's a bit of truth about what it was like to live and work in the Wild West.
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The Long And Storied History Of Garden Gnomes
Garden gnomes have a long, bizarre history that spans ancient statues of deities, real-life human beings, and the modern iteration of the gnome.
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Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, But Were Right
There are a whole slew of scientists and inventors who were absolutely right in what they did but were ridiculed for doing it.
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Who Taught Leonardo Da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci may seem like he was born to create masterworks and bring forth invention, but da Vinci needed a teacher, too. Here's who that person was.
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What Did People In Ancient Greece Believe About Ghosts?
Most people are at least a little familiar with heroes and monsters from Greek mythology, but ancient Greek beliefs about ghosts aren't as widely known.
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Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct Without Zoos
Zoos all over the world are working tirelessly to save endangered animals. Here's are some species that have only survived because of the intervention of zoos.
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Shady Details About George Washington
Nothing can take away all the great things Washington did for the U.S.A., but he wasn't perfect. Here are some shady details about George Washington.
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The Untold Truth Of Thomas Jefferson
There have been some pretty great Americans in the rather short timeline of the United States of America, and some of the best have become president.
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The Controversy Over The Benin Bronzes Explained
The Benin Bronzes, stolen in a raid of Benin City in 1897, largely remain in the hands of others today, while calls for their repatriation grow ever louder.
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The True Story Of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation
Sir Francis Drake had one of the most successful careers of all sailors, but it's the circumnavigation that crowned it. Here's the true story of his voyage.
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The Most Terrifying Japanese Yokai
These terrifying Japanese yokai are scary enough to strike fear into anyone's heart.
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The Strange Life And Death Of Taira No Masakado
Tairo no Masakado had a strange life, but an even stranger death. Here's who he was and what happened to him after he died.
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The Most Famous Pirate Ships In History
A pirate captain is nothing without their ship. While there are countless ships that flew the black flag, here are the most famous pirate ships in history.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich Alexander The Great Actually Was
At his peak, Alexander the Great's wealth was quite literally unmeasurable. Let's explore where his riches came from, and how much he may have been worth.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
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The Untold Truth Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Oft-misunderstood, Latter-day Saints are a thriving and growing community with a sizable national influence. Here is the untold truth of The Latter-day Saints.
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The Untold Truth Of Voodoo Dolls
Hollywood's depiction of voodoo dolls has little in common with their actual history and use. Here's the untold truth behind voodoo dolls and their purpose.
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The Untold Truth Of Christianity
Any time something is as old as Christianity, there are going to be some hidden secrets or common misconceptions. This is the untold truth of Christianity.
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The Untold Truth Of Martin Luther
You don't have to dig far to realize that human beings are complicated creatures. That's true of the common folk, as well as significant historical figures.
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