Madame de Pompadour: The Favorite of Louis XV
Madame de Pompadour, whose real name was Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-1764), was the mistress of King Louis XV, who bestowed upon her the title of Marquise.
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Belphegor: A Demon in Jewish and Christian Tradition
Like many demon names, Belphegor originates from the Canaanite god Baal, through the accounts in the Bible.
Facts About Jealousy That Will Help You Better Understand Its Nature
It can push us to take risks, bring benefits, or make us gorge ourselves on chocolate bars.
The Mechanism of Fear: How to Train Your Brain Not to Be Afraid
Explained using a dog as an example
Can You Die From Fear?
The human body is a complex mechanism that can sometimes be ridiculously fragile.
Is Fear Really Contagious?
Ancient evolutionary mechanisms still work even today.
Yes, Fish Can Drown, But How Does This Happen?
If we told you that fish can drown, you probably wouldn't believe us. How could they possibly drown in the…
