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Castles in England- History and Significance
Castles were built as a defence against the enemies and even served as royal residences. The first proper medieval castles in England were built...
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22 Interesting Facts about Tudor Fashion
The Tudors belonged to the Welsh-English royal house 'House of Tudors'. Their house ruled over England and Wales for almost 118 years. The royal...
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Medieval English Surnames- Origin and History
A surname indicates a persons tribe or community. A surname denotes the last name or the family name. In Europe, up to the year...
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Famous medieval buildings and their history
Medieval buildings are the buildings constructed during the middle ages. They include civil, religious and military buildings. The popular style of architecture was mainly...
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The onna-bugeisha – 8 Facts About Japan’s Female Warriors
Most of us think of samurai at the mention of Japan. However, we’re going to be talking about their female counterpart who proved just...
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Four Ancient Roman Gladiators – 19 Facts
Although the ancient Romans weren't fans of philosophy or inventions like the Greeks and Egyptians, they sure did do one thing best, which was...
Ancient History
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs – 11 Facts For You
Since times immemorial, we know that power and remarkable sophistication came naturally to the Egyptian empire. Sadly, however, most of us know only about...
Ancient History
The Ming Dynasty – 11 Enthralling Facts
Between 1368 and 1644, 16 emperors of the Ming dynasty ruled for a total of 276 years. They built the largest man-made structure on...
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5 Important Aztec Gods and The Rituals
Aztecs are one of the most important ancient civilisations. The Aztec empire thrived in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. The Aztecs worshipped various...
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13 Facts About The Mystical, Whirling Dervish
The image of the mesmerising Whirling Dervish performed by dancers in white robes, spinning in a trance, seems dreamy. Over 800 years old, this...
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11 Facts About 19th Century Fashion and Victorian Gowns
The 63-year-old period from 1837 to 1901, under the reign of England's Queen Victoria, saw sweeping changes ranging from political reforms to social changes....
Biography
9 Interesting facts about Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill held the office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. We...
Ancient History
10 weird facts about ancient Egyptians that will surprise you
10 weird facts about ancient Egyptians that will surprise you.
The ancient Egyptians were considered extremely powerful in all aspects, including government, arts, writing and...
Ancient History
9 Of Egypt’s Most Famous Historical Landmarks
Egypt, home to the ancient Pharaohs, is a magnificent destination made of tombs and temples that leave visitors in awe. It consists of some of...
Culture and Country
12 facts about ice cream that you will enjoy reading
Everybody enjoys icecream, but did you ever wonder how did it evolve into the beloved dessert we know today? Hence we have compiled a...
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The Chernobyl – World’s worst Nuclear Power Plant Explosion
On April 26th, 1986, one infamous event rocked the world. It seemed like any other day before Ukraine's Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in...
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20 amazing historical facts about India that you probably didn’t know
India, officially known as the Republic Of India, is the world's largest democracy. It is a country known for its rich heritage, culture, and...
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15 Famous Landmarks of France and their history
Speak of mystical cathedrals, fancy castles and beautiful villages, and France will come to your mind. From the Eiffel Tower to the French Alps,...
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10 facts about The Louvre that you probably didn’t know
The world’s most visited museum a.k.a Musée du Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the national museum and art gallery of France, housing 380,000...
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5 military draft facts that you will enjoy reading
Conscription or commonly referred to as "draft" is the mandatory enlistment in a country's armed forces.
The origins of the military draft date back to...
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