Author: Bertie Atkinson

As a history and science writer for Malevus, Bertie Atkinson writes about a wide range of subjects, including ancient civilizations and world wars. During his leisure time, he enjoys reading, watching Netflix, and playing chess.

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History

What Has Not Changed Since the Time of Ancient Rome?

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History

Jelme: Genghis Khan’s Outstanding General

Jelme. Illustration from the Mongolian edition of "The Secret History of the Mongols."
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Science

Moon Shadow: How Does Moon Create a Shadow on Earth?

The Moon's shadow cast on Earth during the solar eclipse. (Credit: CNES)
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History

Sigil of Archangel Michael: Meaning and Origin

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History

What Does Archangel Michael Look Like?

Archangel Michael's icon in St. Olga Orthodox Church.
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History

Does Archangel Michael Have a Wife?

Archangel Michael icon from the iconostasis in St. Olga Orthodox Church in Frantiskovy Lazne, Czechia. (Image: Azoor Photo - Alamy Stock Photo)
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History

Ancient Jerusalem: From the 1700s BC to 135 AD

Reconstruction of Jerusalem and the Temple of Herod. By James Tissot (1836-1902).
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History

Khutulun: The Legendary Female Mongol Wrestler

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History

Hoelun: The Mother Who Raised Genghis Khan Alone

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History

Yesugei: Genghis Khan’s Adversity-Defying Father

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History

Temulin: Genghis Khan’s Only Sister

A Mongol woman in traditional dress of Temulin's time. (Artwork: Buren Erdene, ArtStation)
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History

Deserter American Soldiers Were Hunted by Native Americans

Cartoon by William Charles from 1813 depicting a native warrior scalping a soldier.
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History

History of Black Slaves and Slave Trade in Africa

An artwork from the book "Moral Capital."
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History

Mapuche People: The Last Conquered Native American Nation

Mapuche people and their leader Lautaro.
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History

Harpies, Swamp Dragons, and Vampire Bats of South America

Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570