Category: History

Analyze the transformation across time and interpret the past of human societies while shedding light on the most prominent events.

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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 of Black Slaves and Slave Trade in Africa

An artwork from the book "Moral Capital."
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Cassava: Native Americans Used Cassava Poison Over Firearms

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How Strong Were Archers in History?

Archer sculpture by Salvatore Melani (1902-1934).
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Were Archers Vulnerable in Combat and Seen Weak?

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Mapuche People: The Last Conquered Native American Nation

Mapuche people and their leader Lautaro.
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Atlatl: One of the First Mechanical Inventions by Humans

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Why the Storming of the Bastille Started the French Revolution

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Harpies, Swamp Dragons, and Vampire Bats of South America

Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570
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Tekkan: An Armor-Crushing Sword Without a Blade

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Kanabō: The Strongest Mace of the Samurai

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Jitte: Japanese Police Used Iron Rulers When Katana Was Too Sharp

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How Did the Idea of the Crusade Come About?

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Akanbe: Meaning and Origin of the Facial Gesture

(Image: Adobe Stock, freehand)
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Yubikiri: The Pinky Swear’s Origin