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5 Dark and Creepy Moments in History, Which We Were Not Told About

The real face of the world is unmasked — We are taught history as the main subject of interest in schools and colleges. Many believe that history is a subject that helps us explore our true roots. However, what most people don’t know is that the history we read in books is merely a tiny percentage of the actual…

History

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5 Dark and Creepy Moments in History, Which We Were Not Told About
5 Dark and Creepy Moments in History, Which We Were Not Told About
History

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History’s Six Most Controversial Moments Caught on Camera

Six pictures with eerie historical Backstories — Mathew Brady was an American photographer famed for capturing the portrait of Abraham Lincoln that we see on the dollar bill today. In 1862, Brady showcased an exhibition called “The Dead of Antietam” in his New York studio that spread a wave of controversy across America. There were photographs of…

History

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History’s Six Most Controversial Moments Caught on Camera
History’s Six Most Controversial Moments Caught on Camera
History

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The Nazi Ties of the British Royal Family

While many would expect Britain, which fought famously against Nazi Germany (and won) to despise fascists and Nazis, the ties of the royal family to Hitler’s inside-clan are rather too close for comfort. — In a recently unearthed black-and-white footage, a young Elizabeth II, at the tender age of around six or seven, is seen enjoying a playful moment in the gardens of Balmoral Castle. Captured in the video, she interacts with a dog before mirroring her mother’s raised right arm in what resembles…

History

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The Nazi Ties of the British Royal Family
The Nazi Ties of the British Royal Family
History

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·2 days ago

Mary Tudor — The Teen Queen who Married a 52-Years-Old

In the modern day, age gaps as wide as 18 and 52 are frowned upon, but the marriage of convenience between Mary Tudor gave way to a lasting, long love after her husband died. — In the tumultuous world of 16th-century England, where the royal succession was as unpredictable as the changing tides, Mary Tudor emerged as a figure of resilience and determination. As the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary’s early life was marked by splendor and…

History

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Mary Tudor — The Teen Queen who Married a 52-Years-Old
Mary Tudor — The Teen Queen who Married a 52-Years-Old
History

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6 days ago

Prostitution in Russian Empire — A Convoluted Story

The conflation of the Russian Orthodox Church, the horrific conditions of the brothels and Revolution- the life of Russia’s sex workers has always been manic. — In the Novgorod Republic during the 13th century, attitudes towards marriage and relationships were quite progressive, as evidenced by Mikita’s direct marriage proposal to Malania. …

History

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Prostitution in Russian Empire — A Convoluted Story
Prostitution in Russian Empire — A Convoluted Story
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·6 days ago

The One-Eyed African Queen who Defeated the Roman Empire

In the many conquests of the Roman Empire, one significant defeat was suffered - at the hands of a woman, a brown Queen, with one eye and 30,000 men. — In the annals of history, where the echoes of ancient battles and the whispers of legendary rulers linger, the name of Kandake Amanirenas stands tall, a testament to the resilience and prowess of African queens. Born between 60 and 50 B.C. in the Kingdom of Kush, now modern-day Sudan, Amanirenas…

History

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The One-Eyed African Queen who Defeated the Roman Empire
The One-Eyed African Queen who Defeated the Roman Empire
History

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Nov 22

The Ananaki People, Aliens and English Kings- Where does the POTUS get his “Ruler Gene?”

From an ancient people who perhaps copulated with aliens to the intertwined family tree with English Kings, there is a lot of elite genealogy at play as far as the POTUS is concerned. — Deep within the annals of history, there exist stories of mysterious and enigmatic societies, whose origins are shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. Among these, the Ananaki people, with their alleged blue-blooded lineage, have captured the imagination of conspiracy theorists, historians, and the curious alike. …

History

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The Ananaki People, Aliens and English Kings- Where does the POTUS get his “Ruler Gene?”
The Ananaki People, Aliens and English Kings- Where does the POTUS get his “Ruler Gene?”
History

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Lessons from History

·Nov 20

Butcher of Uganda — The Cruelest Dictator who Ever Lived

While there have been dictators galore in the twentieth century- brutal tyrants with unfathomable bloodlust- few stand out as much as the sadistic Butcher of Uganda. — It has been a trend in history that dictators have come from the most unassuming, normal working-class backgrounds. Hitler, a failed artist and a socialist in his early youth, would devastate Jewish and Romani populations. Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin, indeed, come from relatively ordinary backgrounds, and this phenomenon can…

History

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Butcher of Uganda — The Cruelest Dictator who Ever Lived
Butcher of Uganda — The Cruelest Dictator who Ever Lived
History

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Nov 17

The Bodies of Dictators - in Life and Death

The bodies of dictators have a lot to tell us about power, tyranny, and the mortality of even the most entrenched of authority. — The Downfall of the Fuhrer Adolf Hitler, the infamous Führer of Nazi Germany, whose reign of terror led to the deaths of millions during World War II, met his end in a manner befitting the chaos and destruction he had sown. …

History

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The Bodies of Dictators - in Life and Death
The Bodies of Dictators - in Life and Death
History

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Nov 14

Uncovering the Truth About Genghis Khan’s Wives

While stories of sexual assault, oppression and bloodlust caricaturize the Mongol rule, the status of women wasn’t what people presume it to be. — Genghis Khan, known for establishing the largest contiguous empire in history, had several wives who played various roles in the Mongol empire. His main wife, Börte, was his most trusted advisor, and their relationship was one of companionship and mutual respect. Börte was abducted by a rival tribe, which led…

History

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Uncovering the Truth About Genghis Khan’s Wives
Uncovering the Truth About Genghis Khan’s Wives
History

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