The Truth About Gladiators Fighting Sharks And Rhinos In The Colosseum
You might have heard about gladiators fighting sharks and rhinos in the Roman Colosseum, or even seen such battles depicted in popular culture.
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Unexpected Rules Catholic Priests Have To Follow
Catholicism has honed its many doctrines over thousands of years. The Church's priests are expected to follow them all, and some are not so well-known.
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Things About Roman Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School
From poop gods to crossdressing sex slaves, here are a few aspects of Roman mythology you probably didn't learn about in eighth-grade social studies.
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The Most Shocking Stories Of Human Sacrifice In History
The idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
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Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Saint George
Saint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Apostles?
The Apostles of Jesus Christ would have followed him to the ends of the earth. As it happens, after they also died, their remains were scattered far and wide.
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The Disturbing History Of India's Bone-Filled Roopkund Lake
India's bone-filled Roopkund Lake has a long and disturbing history that is still debated to this day. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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What Happened To The Bodies From Pompeii?
In 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was buried in ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Here's what happened to the bodies of the victims.
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Here's What Happened To Medusa's Sisters After Her Death In Greek Mythology
Medusa was one of three gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Here's what happened to her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale, after Medusa's death.
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Who Were The Buddha's Parents?
The Buddha, whose birth name was Siddhartha Gautama, was born and raised as a prince before starting his journey to enlightenment. Here's who his parents were.
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Here's How Experts Think The 'Screaming Mummy' Actually Died
A corpse known as the "Screaming Mummy" because of its anguished expression was found buried among Egyptian nobility. Here's how experts think the person died.
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The Most Popular Jobs 1,000 Years Ago
While daily life was very different 1,000 years ago, people still needed to work for a living. Some jobs are still popular today, but others may surprise you.
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How Christopher Columbus Predicted He Would Bring The End Of The World
Christopher Columbus is largely remembered for his explorations and his plundering, but here's how he thought all of that would bring the end of the world.
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The Untold Truth Of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great is one of the few kings to have successfully conquered most of the known world, with an empire spanning from Europe to Asia.
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The Ingenious, Glyph-Like Number System Created By Medieval Monks
In the 13th century, monks of the Cistercian order creating an ingenious, glyph-like number system much different from the modern Arabic system.
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History Of Lunar New Year Explained
While in the West and in much of the world we go by the Gregorian calendar to mark the new year, the history of Lunar New Year goes back to ancient Asia.
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Things People Believe Are In The Bible But Aren't
The Bible has birthed many scenes in popular culture, such as the infamous apple that caused humanity's fall. But not all of these are actually in the Bible.
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The Spiritual Meaning Of The Winter Solstice Explained
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. But there's also a spiritual meaning behind it that's reflected across different cultures.
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The Origins Of The 8 Witch's Sabbaths Explained
Most of what you may think you know about witches may include brooms and pointy hats, but in reality, they celebrate eight Witch's Sabbaths based on nature.
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The Significance Of Stars In Different Spiritual Practices Explained
Humanity has long gazed at the stars and sought meaning in them. No wonder, then, that they have become woven into many spiritual practices throughout history.
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Who Was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was an ancient ruler whose efforts to strip the Jews of their rights to practice their religion led to the War of the Maccabees.
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What We Know About The Ice Maiden Of The Andes
The face of the Ice Maiden of the Andes was finally reconstructed in 2023. Here's what we know about the ancient girl and how she died years ago.
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Why The Number 7 Is Considered Good Luck
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science.
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The Origins Of Day Of The Dead
Day of the Dead decor like sugar skulls have become ubiquitous at U.S retailers but the origins of the holiday go back to ancient Mesoamerican peoples.
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The Reason Cleopatra Married Her Brothers
When thinking about the men in Cleopatra's life, people tend to focus on Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But she also married not one, but both of her brothers.
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The Most Tragic Love Stories In Greek Mythology
Humans have always had to deal with the messy business of relationships. Some of the most famous Greek myths told stories of the gods' romantic attachments.
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What Is Under The Pyramids?
Carving an impressive skyline across the horizon of Egypt, the pyramids are an iconic representation of the ancient world. But what's under them?
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