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The Extraordinary Story of the Dwarf Jews who Survived the HolocaustThe Extraordinary Story of the Dwarf Jews who Survived the Holocaust
16 June
During the Holocaust, European Jews went through drastic changes in their lives, often leading to a fatal end. The Ovitz family however, whose members were dwarfs, managed to survive those sorrowful years. The dwarf family...
Childhood and success of Alexander the GreatChildhood and success of Alexander the Great
24 Nov.
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Alexander the Great is one of the most extraordinary and mysterious warriors of all time. Thirty Years of age, he drove one of the largest empires of the world. Of the olive groves of Greece to dusty palaces of India, Alexander...
Who is Seneca?Who is Seneca?
23 Mar.
You must have heard the expressions To err is human or The best medicine for anger is time, which probably even you use often. But you probably know that they are more than 2 millennia old and were said by none other than...
The Most Haunted Houses Around the WorldThe Most Haunted Houses Around the World
11 Dec.
Haunted houses, ghostly voices and mysterious happenings. This may sound like something out of a horror film but there are also places around the world that send out chills, even in real life. Today we'll show you some of...
The Thrilling Life of Sidney Reilly - the Real James BondThe Thrilling Life of Sidney Reilly - the Real James Bond
08 Dec.
In 1953, Ian Fleming shared with a a friend that he felt inspired to create the character James Bond after having read about the life of Sidney Reilly. Books about the super-spy became bestsellers and continue to sell millions...
The Most Famous Millionaire-KillersThe Most Famous Millionaire-Killers
20 Mar.
Just days ago, American millionaire Robert Durst unknowingly admitted to several murders committed by him, informs Fox News. This curious incident took place during filming for one of the episodes for the documentary series...
Ancient Egyptian MythsAncient Egyptian Myths
07 Jan.
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Every culture around the world has one or another myth associated with it. This also applies to Egypt. Ancient Egyptian civilization is very old and has undergone many changes over the past years. Its myths have different...
Ancient Egyptians and kissing deathAncient Egyptians and kissing death
31 May
Grave of men kissing was discovered in 1964 during an archaeological excavation of ancient tombs in the vicinity of Cairo. Once the archaeologists dug the tomb, they found neither the king nor treasures. It shocked them...
People buried alive with the emperor in ChinaPeople buried alive with the emperor in China
03 Nov.
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In ancient times in China many have been engaged in mass murder. It was a sacrifice offered to a deceased emperor or prince. It is believed that the noble persons must be conveyed with all his wealth in the other world...
The Life of Napoleon BonaparteThe Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
10 Jan.
Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Napoleon I, was a French general who became Emperor of France in 1804. Described as a power-hungry conqueror, he believed in "rule for the people" but not "be ruled by the people". He was...
Can you Solve the 5 Most Convoluted Murder Cases?Can you Solve the 5 Most Convoluted Murder Cases?
20 Jan.
A number of murders have shocked the world and transformed into a media sensation, while the mystery around them deepens, as even today we don't know with certainty who the culprit was. Lindbergh Baby On March 1,...
Sleep disorders can be very dangerousSleep disorders can be very dangerous
26 Feb.
Some sleep disorders namely sleep walking is carried out when there is a full moon. Subsequently clarified by the incidence of no midnight trips to the terms phases of the moon. Just for the witnesses it was much easier to...
Spirit of Queen Anne in the London Tower CastleSpirit of Queen Anne in the London Tower Castle
13 Jan.
Along the banks of the Thames River is the London Tower castle towers. It was built by William the Conqueror in the eleventh century as a defensive fortress. To XVII century it held the official residence of British...
Legend of Bloody MaryLegend of Bloody Mary
20 May
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In the dense forests of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania in a small house lived an old lady who collected herb for sale. The woman was called by people in the region, Bloody Mary. Nobody dares to approach her, because everybody...
Exaggerated the beauty of Nefertiti?Exaggerated the beauty of Nefertiti?
15 Dec.
Nefertiti maybe was not such a beauty, say scientists in Germany. Courtiers sculptor, sculpted the famous bust of the Egyptian queen, probably smoothed the wrinkles around the mouth and crooked her nose, to present her...
The False Myths About the Life of CleopatraThe False Myths About the Life of Cleopatra
30 Nov.
Cleopatra was not only a substantial historical figure but also an image that would be used for years in the film industry. This had led to several myths that are untrue about the life of the Egyptian ruler. Cleopatra...
The legends of Helen of TroyThe legends of Helen of Troy
27 Feb.
English poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe describes Helen of Troy as the person “causing thousands of ships”. Indeed, when the Trojan prince Paris and Elena left the town Troy, the large army with Achaean people declared...
Indian Man has Been Living for 38 Years with Hand Raised to ShivaIndian Man has Been Living for 38 Years with Hand Raised to Shiva
18 May
As well all know, there are all kinds of religions existing on our planet, with their followers conducting a vast range of rituals in an attempt to prove the power of their faith. Many zealous worshipers give up worldly...
Rings - Protection Against Evil or Decoration?Rings - Protection Against Evil or Decoration?
30 Apr.
The ring is one of the few household items that can boast amazing longevity. In ancient times in the land of Egypt, it was thought that wearing a ring is not just a sign of an ornament, but is a source of special forces...
The Salem Witch TrialsThe Salem Witch Trials
05 Aug.
Girls in Salem Village started to show some very strange behavior during January 1692. The young girls were screaming blasphemy, experiencing convulsive seizures and were often in trance like states of mind. This small community...
Juno Spacecraft Enters Jupiter's Orbit and Will Reveal the Planet's SecretsJuno Spacecraft Enters Jupiter's Orbit and Will Reveal the Planet's Secrets
06 July
Five years after NASA launched the Juno spacecraft from Earth, it has finally arrived at Jupiter's orbit to study the largest planet in our Solar System in greater detail. The name "Juno" refers to the Roman goddess...
Individuals who Turned Their Names into NamesakesIndividuals who Turned Their Names into Namesakes
28 June
Certain historical figures are actually present in our daily lives in the sense that, led by their various selfish motives, they've inadvertently created terms in the dictionary that still bear their names. Silhouette...
The Curse of Being a Widow in IndiaThe Curse of Being a Widow in India
14 June
There's an old superstition in India, according to which if a woman becomes a widow she must throw herself into the same fire where the body of her deceased husband is burned, according to tradition. If she lives,...
Tomb of Egyptian Queen Portends the End of the WorldTomb of Egyptian Queen Portends the End of the World
15 Feb.
Analysis of the tomb of Khentkaus III, wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Neferefre, reveals the cataclysms that destroyed the Egyptian kingdom and that are happening again today. The Czech university team that discovered...
The Unique Historical Figure Niccolò MachiavelliThe Unique Historical Figure Niccolò Machiavelli
26 Jan.
Niccolò Machiavelli is a renowned historical figure, remembered over the generations for saying, "If a ruler wants to keep his power, the road to this is the use of force and all kinds of lies and deception." Machiavelli...