What Were the Marital Duels in Medieval Germany?
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Medieval justice was very peculiar. I can give a quick and curious example with animal trials. Cats, dogs, bulls, caterpillars,…
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Here Are 5 Myths About Cleopatra That Will Surprise You As Untrue
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An untouchable beauty, a devoted lover, she fell victim to the enviers and villains of the strong men she loved….
10 Surprising Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Roman Legionaries
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Much has been said about the weapons and tactics of the famous Roman legionaries. It is worth noting that they…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Merlin, The Great Sorcerer
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Merlin is the name of a sorcerer mostly mentioned in the various versions of the legend of King Arthur. Just…
10 Things You Should Know About Ireland’s Mythical Tuatha De Danann – Beings of Light
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We all know countless myths about giants, elves, and numerous other beings but few have heard of Tuatha De Danann,…
Were Vikings First to Carry and Spread the Deadly Smallpox Disease?
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Smallpox was one of the deadliest diseases in history before it was eradicated in the late 70s of the 20th…
Here are 8 of the Strangest Weapons Ever Found
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Humans have been creating weapons since time immemorial, but have you ever thought about the strangest weapons in history? When…
Baba Vanga’s Prophecies and the Mystery of Bastet’s Tomb
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Due to the numerous archeological monuments related to the religions of long-extinct ancient civilizations, Strandzha is one of the most…
The Truth About Roman Gladiators and the Different Fighter Classes
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Entertainment was a vital part of life in Ancient Rome and in most cases, the means of entertainment included violence…
Jules Verne’s Massive Crystals Are “Real” And Located 300 Meters Beneath a Mexican Desert
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Remember those massive crystals mentioned by Jules Verne in his book Journey to the Center of the Earth? Well, it…
Archaeologists May Have Found Goliath’s Hometown, and the Ruins are Massive
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Archeologists have reported exploring the 3,000-year-old city beneath Gath. The massive fortifications, buried beneath a previously excavated settlement in Southern…
The Mystery of The Terracotta Army’s Strangely Preserved Weapons Solved
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For the past 2,000 years, the intricate weapons of the world-famous Terracotta army in China have remained exceptionally well preserved….