What The Wine Made By Ancient Romans Really Tasted Like
"Use a little wine, for thy stomach's sake," says the First Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament. The citizens of Ancient Rome would have agreed.
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The Most Popular Alcohol In America 50 Years Ago
Alcohol-based drinks are as subject to fad and fashion as anything else. Think Martinis in the 1930s. The 1970s had their special concoctions, too.
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Why People Think Meghan Markle Is Related To Serial Killer H.H. Holmes
Every family has its untidy secrets. The British Royal Family already has its share. But did Meghan Markle bring a new level of embarrassing ancestry with her?
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The Real Reason The Anasazi Civilization Disappeared
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall -- Egypt, Greece, Rome. The Americas were the site of civilizations as well, including the Aztecs and the mysterious Anasazi.
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The Origins Of Ancient Norse Mythology Explained
The MCU has made extensive use of (and adapted) aspects of Norse mythology. As for the mythology itself, it has deep roots in Scandinavian culture and history.
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Why Andrew Jackson Had A 1,400 Pound Block Of Cheese In The White House
Fans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
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The Truth About The Real Philosopher's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone, in the U.S.) was an important plot point in the Harry Potter saga. Was there any truth behind it?
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The Messed Up Truth Of Queen Victoria
Being Queen Victoria was a pretty sweet deal, but beneath the surface you'll find calamity and controversy. Here's the messed up truth of Queen Victoria.
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Relationship With Louis Farrakhan
Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan had a long relationship -- friends, co-workers -- until it fractured, followed by Malcolm's 1965 murder. Was Farrakhan involved?
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What Really Happened After Alexander The Great Died?
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and Alexander the Great's kingdom was no exception. What happened to what was then the world's greatest empire when he died?
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Why Americans Say Merry Christmas
A difference between the American English and British English comes in how we wish each other well during the nativity season.
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The Strange Meal Wealthy People Ate During Medieval Times
The medieval period in Europe was a weird time: animals were put on trial, wars were fought by literal children, and soccer was played by kicking a bladder.
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The Story Behind The 1355 Riot Between Oxford Students And Townspeople
Confrontations and rivalries between college students and locals is something that anyone who has lived on or near a campus knows a lot about.
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Why Bea Arthur Didn't Like Working With Betty White
Though they played best friends on "Golden Girls," Bea Arthur was not particularly fond of working with Betty White. Here's why.
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World War II Stories That Sound Fake, But Aren't
World War II is full of shockingly bloody and awful things. But it's also full of things that make you go, "Wait, what? No, that's not real ... is it?"
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The Disturbing Truth About Mental Illness In Medieval Times
The disturbing truth about mental illness in medieval times is that the condition was blamed on demonic possession or witchcraft.
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This Is Who'll Be King After Queen Elizabeth Dies
In the United States, leadership is elected by the citizenry. In a monarchy, the transition of power -- after a death, or a resignation -- is also legislated.
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Why You Don't Really See Milkmen Anymore
Along with baseball and apple pie, there's perhaps nothing more American than the milkman. So why don't you really see milkmen anymore?
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Story Behind Pablo Escobar's Smiling Mugshot
It was May 1976 and Pablo Escobar had just been caught while transporting cocaine when that infamous mugshot now known around the world was taken.
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The Mythology Of Odin Explained
Odin was one of the central gods in Norse mythology, and he is also one of the most complex. Here is the mythology of Odin explained.
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What Happens To Your Ashes If There's No One To Claim Them?
Roughly 15,000 sets of human remains in the U.S. are unclaimed per yer. Here is what happens to your ashes if there's no one to claim them.
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Why The Dighton Rock Has Been A Mystery For Years
Somewhere outside of Berkley, Massachusetts lies a 40-ton boulder that wouldn't seem remarkable at a glance but actually holds a centuries-old mystery.
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The First Thanksgiving Didn't Happen Like You Think
History is an evolving subject. New research, discoveries, and ways of viewing the facts give new perspectives on past events. Thanksgiving is no exception.
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This Is Einstein's Estimated IQ
Everybody just assumes that Albert Einstein was smart. Really, really, really smart. But did anybody ever actually measure Einstein's intelligence?
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The Truth About Medieval Witches
Witches have a long history, and they are still a mysterious part of many cultures and lore. Here is the truth about medieval witches.
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Here's What You Get When You Win The Nobel Prize
The various Nobel Prizes are intended to honor extraordinary achievement in human endeavor. A medal is involved, of course -- are there other benefits?
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