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The Story of HannibalHannibal Barca is one of the greatest generals in ancient times. He was born in 247 BC. He was a Carthaginian military leader and statesman known for his fight against the rise of Rome in the Second Punic War (218-201...
The Incredible Magical Powers of LemonFrom time immemorial, people have tried to get fate on their side and have it bestow them with wealth and prosperity. According to feng shui experts, the most powerful remedy is the lemon tree.
Come to think of it,...
The Story of the Tower of BabelThe story of the Tower of Babel is incredibly popular in the cultures of most people around the world. The plot has numerous mythological parallels....
The Story of Suleiman the MagnificentSuleiman the Magnificent was one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, the lands of the Turks sprawled from the walls of Vienna in the north to the capital of Yemen in the south and from Baghdad...
The Story of Attila the HunAttila is the name of the legendary commander of the Huns. In 374, the Huns chose Balamir as their leader. He was able to defeat the Visigoths and Huns become warriors, before whom the whole world trembled.
They wore rough...
Aristotle - The Story of The Great PhilosopherAristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who is still considered one of the greatest thinkers in politics, psychology, ethics and philosophy. When Aristotle turned 17, he enrolled in Plato's Academy. In...
The Touching Story of the Ugliest Woman in the WorldAbout a century ago, Mary Ann Bevan was proclaimed to be the ugliest woman in the world, after winning a contest designed for the sole purpose of mercilessly making fun of people with physical disabilities.
Mary Ann was...
The True Story of Halloween will Stun you!But behind it all lies quite an interesting story. Learn about the actual history of this holiday below.
Halloween owes its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain more than 2000 years ago....
The Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret DaughterChilean poet Pablo Neruda is famous primarily for his brilliant poems but his treatment of his only child was a far cry from the humanity and justice which he called for.
Neruda's only daughter - Malva Marina Reyes - died...
Incredible Survival StoriesOn TV series, we often see cases of unimaginable healing, but do such cases actually exist in real life? Actually they do, and they all would be a great storyline for a Hollywood production.
For example, fourteen year...
The Myth of the Punishment of TantalusAncient Greek Mythology is a rich source of phrases that today have their own meaning in modern spoken language. One of these with a specific meaning is the punishment of Tantalus. What was this punishment and what wrongs...
The Legend of the Kingdom of HadesGreek mythology and ancient Greece have sparked interest for ages. This interest won't stop, since the myths and legends continue to entice young and old alike.
One of the most curious personas in Greek mythology...
The Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass IncidentFrom the USSR's secret archives, there is a well-known event which led to the mysterious deaths of 9 skiers on the night of February 2, 1959. The incident is documented as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
The horrendous event...
Effects of the Different Phases of the MoonIt's a fact that there are certain things influencing human behavior and emotions that are inexplicable. Or at least not everyone understands them. The horoscope, ascendant, moon phases... these are all things comprising...
The Dark Side of the Sign of TaurusAs an earth sign, the need for material security is ingrained in the character of every Taurus. But when the dark side of his nature prevails, he becomes greedy. Money, food and possessions are never enough.
He becomes...
The Dark Side of the Sign of SagittariusEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
The Dark Side of the Sign of VirgoEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
The Dark Side of the Sign of AriesEven though we all love being associated with the phrase "good person", the fact is that each of us has positive and negative sides to our character, constantly bouncing between the 2. You can determine what your dark side...
The Mystery of Dvaraka, the City of KrishnaIn 2001, a group of Indian scientists accidentally came upon anomalies at the bottom of the Gulf of Khambhat, approximately 7 miles from the coast. They were in the region to study the extent of pollution in the gulf but...