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The Ten Deadliest Natural Disasters in History

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10. Great Tangshan earthquake The Tangshan earthquake, also known as the Great Tangshan earthquake, was a natural disaster that occurred on July 28, 1976. It is believed to be...
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England’s Top 7 Castles Worth Checking Out

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England's top 7 castles are amazing structures that are worth seeing by everyone. England offers such a vast and detailed history that it's amazing to...
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The Deep Roots of Marijuana in Our History

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There is a source that indicates the history of marijuana goes back to around 2700 B.C in the ancient world.
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The Terrible & Ineffective Ways On How Women From the Middle Ages Avoided Getting Pregnant

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The Terrible & Ineffective Ways On How Women From the Middle Ages Avoided Getting Pregnant Today there is a wide range of contraceptive choices available...
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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era

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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era? As there were many armies and many wars during the medieval era, there are many...
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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight...

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...

The Gentleman Pirate – The Wealthy Man Turned Pirate?

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The Gentleman Pirate was born as Stede Bonnet to a moderately wealthy family. Bonnet turned his comfortable life around and ventured towards a life of crime in becoming a pirate.

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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight...

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...

Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.

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Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

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The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.
Glima The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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What is Glima? Glima is a Scandinavian martial arts system used by the fearless Vikings. Strength wasn't the only way to dominate your opponent even...

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List of Dictatorships by Death Toll – The Top 10 Biggest Mass Killings in History

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10. North Korean Crimes against humanity 1948-present North Korea continues to be one of the most repressive governments in the world with the world's lowest...
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10 Common Medieval Soldier Types

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1) Spearmen: As their name suggests, these types of infantry used spears most commonly combined with a shield, and were the most numerous medieval soilders...
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History of Constantinople

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Byzantine Constantinople, located on a strategic cape between the Golden Horn and the Sea of ​​Marmara, on the border of Europe and Asia, was...
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How different were Swedish, Danish and Norwegian Vikings?

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Today we refer to Viking Age Scandinavians generally as Vikings as though they were one group. But the people known as Vikings weren't an...
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The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

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Science, technology, and other fields of knowledge developed rapidly during the golden age of Islam from the eighth to the 13th century and beyond....
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Medieval Crime & Punishment – How Were Criminals Tortured?

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During the Medieval Ages, there was a substantial amount of criminals. This was due to the impunity surrounding criminals which gave them the freedom to...
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Were The Vikings Really As Strong As They Are Portrayed?

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Who Were The Vikings? Vikings were known as one of the bravest warriors in history. But is this really true? Or do we just think this...
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Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

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The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.
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Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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How Were Books Made In the Middle Ages

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Each of the medieval period books were written by hand, starting in the early until the medium middle age when talking about Europe, a majority...
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6 Amazing Facts About The Fearsome Huns

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A History of Global Pandemics

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  A History of Global Pandemics   The coronavirus of 2019 put the world to a halt, making people curious as...
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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight for Power

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Richard Lionheart – The King Killed By a Boy

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King Richard I, more famously known as Richard Lionheart, was notorious for his exploits in the Third Crusade.
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The Gentleman Pirate – The Wealthy Man Turned Pirate?

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The Gentleman Pirate was born as Stede Bonnet to a moderately wealthy family. Bonnet turned his comfortable life around and ventured towards a life of crime in becoming a pirate.
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Who Founded Stoicism

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Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?
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Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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