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Egyptian reliefs on a stone wall. The figures are painted. There are four people. Two men, one woman, and the other is a god.

These are Cleopatra’s Dazzling Ancestors. Her Family Tree

2021-01-18

Among Cleopatra’s ancestors are the kings of Egypt, Syria, Macedon, and Thrace, to name a few. No wonder she was called haughty.Continue Reading

A cemetery with many neatly lined tombstones.

How Many Died From the Spanish Flu?

2021-01-03

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. So how many people died, and how hard-hit was each country?Continue Reading

Eight young, strong soldiers wearing casual clothes stand in a yard with their arms crossed.

6 Traits That Made the Spanish Flu Unique

2020-12-31

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. But what made it so special? Here are six unique characteristics of the Spanish flu.Continue Reading

Modern oil painting. A close up of Cleopatra's face.

Why do Some Call Cleopatra Ugly? Was She?

2020-12-30

All the ancient authors called Cleopatra beautiful. Then why do some people now say she was ugly?Continue Reading

Two marble faces of men in the foreground. There is another statue in the background.

What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like. From Statues and Coins

2020-12-12

Who was blond, who was called fat, and who was a trendy dresser? Find out what 15 famous Romans looked like from their statues, coins, and descriptions -given by the ancient authors.Continue Reading

Why Is Catherine the Great ‘Great’? Her Accomplishments

2020-09-14

Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Well, she was a bit of an overachiever who transformed her country. Here are her accomplishments.Continue Reading

Painting. A luxurious room inside a palace. Catherine sits on the right and a an elegantly man bows before her.

What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks

2020-08-26

Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great Fact Check. Which Rumours Are True?

2020-08-26

Was Catherine the Great a nymphomaniac? Did she have a string of younger lovers? Did she collect erotic furniture? Find out which rumours are true.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great’s Death: Horse or no Horse?

2020-08-26

So how did Catherine the Great really die? Was there a horse involved?Continue Reading

A Japanese toddler walks next to her grandmother. She seems in shock.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki After the Bomb (In Pictures)

2020-08-03

This is how Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two prosperous Japanese cities, looked after they were hit with atomic bombs in 1945. In pictures.Continue Reading

Painting of a posh family dressed in elegant clothes. The father, mother and children, praying in a posh room.

Simon Bolivar’s Four Greatest Accomplishments

2020-07-13

Here are Simon Bolivar’s 3 greatest achievements so you know why there is a Netflix series about him and why his statues decorate all Western capitals.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar’s Three Greatest Mistakes

2020-07-06

The South American hero who freed 5 countries, Simon Bolivar, lost the love of the people and died in exile. What went wrong? These were his 3 mistakes.Continue Reading

Death Masks: The Real Faces of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Here are the death masks of 12 historical figures so you can see what Napoleon, Mary Queen of Scots, Washington, and Martin Luther truly looked like.Continue Reading

Key to the Spread of the Spanish Flu: the War

2020-06-11

The Spanish flu was always going to be deadly. But it was the wartime conditions that helped it become the worst pandemic in history.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great’s Biggest Failure: Serfdom

2020-06-11

Catherine the Great thought serfdom/slavery was an inhumane institution. Yet she ultimately reinforced. Why?Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar in 15 Facts: Get to Know the South American Hero

2020-06-08

Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed 5 countries from Spanish rule and abolished slavery in those territories. Get to know Simon through 15 interesting facts.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar, This Is the Real Face of the South American Hero

2020-06-04

There are plenty of portraits of Simon Bolivar floating around. But which one is accurate? Here is the real face of the Liberator of South America taken from no other than his death mask.Continue Reading

Apollo 15: Mission, Achievements, and Controversies

2020-04-26

All about Apollo 15. What was new in this mission, its achievements, mishaps, and scandals.Continue Reading

Spanish Flu: The Real Origin of the 1918 Pandemic

2020-04-21

The disease was not so Spanish after all. The “Spanish flu” probably originated in the U.S., in France, or in China. Sorry, Spain.Continue Reading

A dozen police officers stand in the street wearing heavy winter coats and masks.

What Was the Spanish Flu, And Its Symptoms

2020-04-20

The Spanish flu was the deadliest pandemic ever. So what was it, and what were its symptoms?Continue Reading

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How did Catherine the Great Become Tsarina? A Mini-bio

2019-11-11

Catherine the Great was born in Germany to a minor noble family. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. How did she do it? And who was she?Continue Reading

Catherine the Great lovers

Catherine the Great’s Lovers: These Are the 12 Men She Loved

2019-11-04

Catherine the Great always had a lover by her side. Most of them were younger military men. She fell madly in love with some, with others were her plaything. These are the 12 lovers of Catherine the Great.Continue Reading

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The U.S. Presidents That Were Impeached and Why

2019-10-21

Only 3 U.S. presidents have really, truly faced impeachment. Find out who is the unlucky trio, and why they were impeached.Continue Reading

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These Were the 6 Largest Cities From 1000 to 1 BC.

2019-07-22

And they were also splendid. These 6 ancient cities had gardens, magnificent buildings, and some of them even had shopping malls.Continue Reading

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These Big Cities Were Thriving 4,000 Years Ago

2019-06-24

These 5 mega cities had laws, writing systems, water supply, irrigation control, and more… 4,000 years ago!Continue Reading

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These 7 European Aristocrats Ended Up As Slaves in Recent Times

2019-06-14

Talk about a change of fortune. We know about these enslaved European nobles because they regained their freedom, and some even wrote down their stories.Continue Reading

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Egyptian reliefs on a stone wall. The figures are painted. There are four people. Two men, one woman, and the other is a god.

These are Cleopatra’s Dazzling Ancestors. Her Family Tree

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Spanish Flu: What Worked Against It, and What Stopped It

A cemetery with many neatly lined tombstones.

How Many Died From the Spanish Flu?

Eight young, strong soldiers wearing casual clothes stand in a yard with their arms crossed.

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Modern oil painting. A close up of Cleopatra's face.

Why do Some Call Cleopatra Ugly? Was She?

Oil painting of a young reclining Cleopatra. She is in elegant Egyptian garb.

What did Cleopatra Look Like? See Her Statues and Coins

Oil painting. A woman looks herself intently in a hand-held mirror. She has black hair pulled back, and idealized Greek profile, and pale skin.

Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Ancients Said About Her Looks

An oil painting from the 17th century. It shows a young Caesar in military attire leading Cleopatra to her throne.

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IN PICTURES

View 128 Ancient Coins That Show Cleopatra’s Face

Two marble faces of men in the foreground. There is another statue in the background.

What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like. From Statues and Coins

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A Japanese toddler walks next to her grandmother. She seems in shock.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki After the Bomb (In Pictures)

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