The Caste System Of Hinduism Is Rooted In Two Core Beliefs
One of the main tenets of Hinduism is the caste system, which divided people into different levels of society. These are the caste system's two core beliefs.
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How Nazi Propaganda Completely Rewrote The Story Of D-Day
Nazi propaganda painted an inaccurate picture of how to German war effort was going. D-Day was shown in a positive, even victorious, light.
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The Time A Group Of Treasure Hunters Discovered The Remains Of A Nazi Official's Wife In The 1990s
World War II left a lot of pain and mysteries in its wake. One such mystery was what happened to the remains of one high-ranking Nazi official's wife.
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The Strangest Creatures To Appear In Celtic Folklore
Celtic folklore is one of rich and colorful characters. Some of them are associated with good things, while others are terrifying. These are the strangest.
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What Is The Returning Soldier Effect?
The "returning soldier effect" is a term that refers to more boys than girls born to women after their men return home from war. Here's what is known about it.
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The World War II Nurse Who Liberated Jewish Children With Coffins
During the atrocities happening on the European front during World War II, there were civilian heroes that helped the victims, including a Polish nurse.
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The Original Copy Of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' Speech Was Saved By Sheer Happenstance
Since his first public speech at the young age of 15, Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired millions across the world. Here's how the original copy was saved.
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Lily Dale: The Spiritualist Hotspot Of New York State
Lily Dale: the spiritualist hotspot of New York state sees tens of thousands of visitors every summer who are hoping to connect with the spirit world.
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A Site Discovered In France Could Change What We Know About Homo Sapiens In Europe
If you're reading this, you're probably a member of the Homo sapiens species. But a discovery in Southern France could change our understanding of this species.
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The Centuries-Old Roman City Found Beneath The Surface Of Luxor, Egypt
A centuries-old Roman city was found underneath the surface of Luxor, Egypt. Here's what it was, and what it teaches us about the past.
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The Shocking Crime Spree Of The Briley Brothers
One murderous family that has not received as much media attention or mentions in the history books spent seven months terrorizing Richmond, Virginia, in 1979.
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The Tower Of London's First Escape Involved A Sly Plot (And A Lot Of Wine)
The Tower of London has served multiple purposes since it was constructed in the latter half of the 11th century - such as a place for political prisoners.
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What Does The Bible Say About The Flat Earth Theory?
The flat Earth conspiracy theory is often blamed on the Bible, but in fact, the Bible doesn't say anything about the Earth being flat.
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The Time The National Park Service Had To Tell People To Stop Licking A Wild Toad
The National Park Service had to tell people to stop licking a wild toad in October 2022. It's not clear whether the toad lickers heeded the command.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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Why Super Bowl LVII's Flyover Team Will Make History
Like in years past, in Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium, a flyover will mark the start.
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Grover Krantz: An Anthropologist Immortalized With Man's Best Friend
Grover Krantz stopped at nothing on his hunt for possibly North America's most known mythical creature that supposedly lurks in the woods: Bigfoot.
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The Biblical Story Of Why God Killed Moses' Two Nephews, But Not Their Brothers
In the Bible, there's a story of God killing two nephews of Moses. Here's why he killed Moses' nephews, but spared their brothers.
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The Speculated New Meaning Behind Ice Age Cave Art
Cave art has always fascinated historians, who believe it indicates what life was like back then. This is the speculated new meaning behind Ice Age cave art.
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The Confusing History Of The Philadelphia Eagles' First Quarterback
The history of the Philadelphia Eagles' first quarterback is confusing in that it's not clear who exactly he was.
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Unpacking The Superstition That Non-White Jerseys In The Super Bowl Are Bad Luck
There is a surprisingly good reason for the superstition that non-white jerseys in the Super Bowl are bad luck.
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What Is Sparta Like Today?
A small inland town nestled in the southeast corner of the Greek Peloponnese is home to many of ancient Greece's most famous myths and heroes.
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The Tragic Real-Life History Of The Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles, like every team in the NFL, have had their share of setbacks.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Deep Affection For Cows
Queen Elizabeth II had a deep affection for cows that many of her most ardent supporters aren't even aware of. This was the queen's relationship with cows.
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The History Of Spy Balloons Explained
Public interest in spy balloons grew in 2023 when a Chinese balloon was shot down in the U.S. Here's the history of spy balloons, explained.
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What A 40,000-Year-Old Statue Discovered In Germany Can Tell Us About Early Human Behavior
Prehistoric artwork gives us a glimpse into what life was like for the people living then. Here is what a 40,000-year-old statue tells us about our ancestors.
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Why Was Origen Made A Heretic By The Church Despite Being One Of Its Most Devout Followers?
Why was Origen made a heretic by the church despite being one of its most devout followers? Here's why Christendom retroactively declared him a heretic.
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