Catherine of Aragon was European royalty, and political mastermind, and her marriage to Henry VIII changed the religious landscape of Tudor England.
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Whether it’s fighting over pigs, stools or ears, there have been some truly weird wars through history.
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Learn where Halloween came from, how its celebrated around the world, and just why witches love their broomsticks so much…
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Across the history of witchcraft, tens of thousands have been persecuted, tried and executed for their alleged dabbling in magic.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis upset the precarious balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union, almost culminating in nuclear destruction. For 16 days, the world stood on a knife’s edge. We may not have survived at all if not for the actions of one man.
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Henry VIII’s wives are more than just a footnote in Tudor England. These were strong, clever and powerful women whose stories have gone untold.
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Canes, long black robes, and terrifying beaked masks…. plague doctors have always looked fairly creepy. But their attire actually makes a lot of sense.
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If you’ve ever vomited from too much wine or been a bit too invested in garlic, these ancient Greek food facts and rituals may be startlingly familiar.
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In the past, preventing conception was a dangerous business. So much so, that some of these medieval and ancient birth control methods could cause some serious damage.
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Sex in medieval times wasn’t actually as stilted and formal as you might imagine. In fact, some medieval citizens got down and dirty with the best of them.
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