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A closer look on the daily life of the Romans leave us amazed and surprised. It is just impossible to explain how such advanced civilization had such poor habits.
The Kennedy assassination happened on November 22, 1963. The former president drove through the streets of Dallas at 12:30 local time, at which point he was shot in the head
Halloween is a holiday celebrated all over the world. As such, there are always interesting and weird traditions
But Italian cuisine is much more than pizza and pasta. You'll be surprised to find out how many classic recipes are out there in the cuisine
For years since the first landing on the moon, the Project Apollo has been subject to many conspiracy theories. Now, NASA is putting an end by releasing more than 10,000 photos of the missions
Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics, beating many of his German rivals to ruin Nazi propaganda plans
We all remember him as the founder of Playboy magazine. But he was much more
The clock celebrated its 600th anniversary on October 9, 2010. The celebration included a light show on the face of the clock tower, with projectors showing animated videos on the clock. Some of the ...
Despite all of their talent, they never won a single championship. They never won a Big Ten Regular Season Championship, NCAA Championship, or Big Ten Conference Tournament
The jazz was born in the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until the 1920s that jazz became recognized as one of the major forms of musical expression
Many famous and classic dishes have been named after people. Some are named after regions of the world
John Bogie Baird is widely regarded as the brain behind the television. He is credited as the inventor of television. There were other pioneers in the field, like Paul Nipkow, Boris Rosing, Philio Far...
Rarely, if ever, Europe comes to mind as a continent where some sex rituals and shocking sex practices were the norm
Many of the tanks still in use today are actually part of the A5 series which started production in 1987. The A6 mark was a short-lived attempt to get a more powerful 120mm main gun. But when you thi...
The iconic photograph was taken by Joe Rosenthal and immediately become popular. But Iwo Jima represents much more for American history than just a photograph
For starters, the word literally translates to “stomach cutting”. And in its most basic form, the ritual is a honorable suicide
He is best known for his erotic works that combine pornography, sexual fantasies, and put an emphasis on violence, criminality, extreme freedom, unrestrained reality, and much more
His radical ideas of the human mind completely transformed psychology. They remain controversial to this day
Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. And if you have that awareness, it means you have good manners
The meaning of Hijab is something many people get wrong. When translated in English, Hijab means “veil”. The word is derived from the Arabic root “Hajaba”, which means hide from view or conceal
Bram Stoker was responsible for popularizing the legend of Dracula with his Gothic horror novel. How much of it was true?
From Casanova to Dostoyevsky, here are five famous people you probably didn't know they have gambling problem
The Tiffany Yellow was discovered in South Africa in 1877 in the Kimberley Mine. The stone was purchased by Charles Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany & Co. for $18,000
The camp has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home of the state museum that attracts more than 1 million visitors per year
Samurai were noble warriors fighting evil and defending the country and lived by their moral code, the "bushido"
The jewel is about 2.5 inches long and shows an image of a man. Many believe that is Jesus Christ or St Neot or St Cuthbert
On May 20, 1932, Earhart broke down barriers as the first female to solo pilot a plane across the Atlantic
The Quran holds more than 50 stories, all of which describe parallel historical events found in the Bible
The World of Coca COla museum is home of the high-tech vault that holds the original recipe. The museum is a 20-acre complex located across Baker Street
Fort Knox was originally opened in 1937 as a depository for gold. Nowadays, the building is one of the most secured places, if not the most secured places in the world
The Belle statue honors all sex workers around the world. The plaque reads “Respect sex workers all over the world”. Belle is made of bronze. She is fortified with steel, a move made to prevent va...
Chocolate was first invented by the Aztecs, who made chocolate from ground cacao seeds. They added seasonings so that they can product spicy and frothy drink
The island is home to between 3,000 and 4,000 deadly snakes. Visiting the island is banned by the Brazilian government
The truth of the matter is that Americans have their own customs, and Europeans have their own customs
Christ the Redeemer is 98ft tall, and that is without the 26ft pedestal. The arms of Christ stretch for 92ft wide. The statue weighs 635 metric tons. Located at the peak of 2,300ft Corcovado Mountain,...
Her influence transcended dance movements. She inspired a whole new lifestyle. She inspired people to express themselves through dance, be it in a classical institution, or in any other way possible
Frances was very unconventional and unique in her own way. The press and especially the Women’s Christian Temperance Union despised her “décolleté gowns”. They thought it was provocative and d...
The avenue is crowded with cafes, shops, cinemas, and everything in between enriched with scenic horse chestnut trees. And beyond that beauty, lies an even bigger mystery and appreciation of the avenue
In June 1963, Valentina orbited Earth 48 times, spent almost three days in space in Volstok 6, and she exchanged communications with another spacecraft
We use this opportunity to celebrate the fact that women are now able to vote, speak publicly, march freely, and organize events
Belle was a serial killer who killed between 25 and 40 people from 1884 to 1908 before disappearing without a trace
The substance enters the brain rapidly, and then changes back into morphine. Heroin binds to opioid receptors on cells located in the brain, and binds mostly to cells involved in feelings of pain and ...
Latin is a dead language, nobody uses it in modern times. But there was a time when Latin was used to educate the masses
In Greek mythology, Zeus is sometimes portrayed as the rain god. Homer believed that the Gods live at Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece which is perfect for a “weather god”
The cost of the building process was 14,186,000 leva, which equals to $35 million in today’s rates. The monument was opened on August 23, 1981. Todor Zhivkov announced the opening at the ceremony
This is one of the 5 things you didn’t know about Thor, one of the most popular characters in the history and beliefs of Germanic people.
The First Lady needs to be respectable, presentable, smart, intelligent, and so on. So far, America has had some great First ladies
Betty Cohen founded Cartoon Network in 1992, and she brought some of our favorite cartoons to life