Stools, Sports and Sows: 7 Truly Weird Wars That Really Happened
Whether it’s fighting over pigs, stools or ears, there have been some truly weird wars through history.
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7 Unbelievable Facts About Catherine of Aragon, Warrior Queen
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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Stools, Sports and Sows: 7 Truly Weird Wars That Really Happened
Whether it’s fighting over pigs, stools or ears, there have been some truly weird wars through history.
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7 Fun Halloween Facts That No One Knows
Learn where Halloween came from, how its celebrated around the world, and just why witches love their broomsticks so much…
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About The History of Witchcraft
Across the history of witchcraft, tens of thousands have been persecuted, tried and executed for their alleged dabbling in magic.
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7 Quick Facts About The Cuban Missile Crisis
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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7 Quick Facts About the Six Wives of Henry VIII
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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7 Unsettling Facts About Plague Doctors
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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7 Fun Facts About The Foods Of Ancient Greece
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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7 Strange Birth Control Methods Through History
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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7 Strange Sex Beliefs from Medieval Europe
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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