Damnatio Memoriae: Erasing History in Ancient Rome
Damnatio memoriae is a Latin phrase that translates to “condemnation of memory” or “damnation of memory.” It refers to a practice in ancient Rome where the memory or legacy of…
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Henry IV of France: 1st Bourbon King of France
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Stanislas Leszczynski: King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine
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Fall of Saint John of Acre and End of the Crusades
Eighth Crusade (1270)
Sixth Crusade: Crusade of Frederick II
Fifth Crusade (1217-1221)
Haggis Animal: A Mythical Creature of Scottish Cuisine
A poll of 1,000 American tourists in Scotland found that every 1 in 3 tourists thought the wild haggis was a real animal.
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Jules Hardouin-Mansart: Architect of Versailles and France’s Most Iconic Buildings
Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban: Engineer and Marshal to Louis XIV
Louis XIII: King of France and Cardinal Richelieu’s Patron
Charles VII: King of France and The Hundred Years’ War
Science
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Major medical advances have changed the lives of millions of people in enormous ways.
5 Popular Myths About Music
The notes aren’t quite seven, and sad melodies don’t always worsen the mood.
Why Sad Songs Make You Feel Good?
Scientists have differing opinions on this issue.
Why Do Sliced Apples Turn Brown?
The reason for this phenomenon is not what you might immediately think.
Why Is Cancer Called Cancer?
It would actually be more accurate to call the disease a crab.
