History

When a War Lasted 335 Years — Without a Single Shot Fired

When a War Lasted 335 Years — Without a Single Shot Fired

Some wars are short and brutal. Others, like the 335 Years’ War, are long... and utterly absurd....

The Dancing Plague That Took Over a City

The Dancing Plague That Took Over a City

Imagine waking up to find dozens of people dancing in the streets — not for joy, but because they co...

medieval history

strange history

When the Pope Put a Corpse on Trial

When the Pope Put a Corpse on Trial

In one of the darkest and most bizarre moments in church history, Pope Stephen VI staged a trial — n...

catholic history

medieval church

The Great Emu War: When Australia Lost to Giant Birds

The Great Emu War: When Australia Lost to Giant Birds

In the annals of bizarre military history, few episodes are as strangely comical as the Great Emu Wa...

australian history

Napoleon Was Once Attacked by a Horde of Bunnies

Napoleon Was Once Attacked by a Horde of Bunnies

You’d think Napoleon Bonaparte, the man who conquered most of Europe, couldn’t possibly lose a battl...

historical anecdote

From Ancient Rituals to Smart Toys: The Science Behind Vibrators

From Ancient Rituals to Smart Toys: The Science Behind Vibrators

The Science and History of Vibrators: From Ritual Objects to High-Tech Pleasure Let’s be real:...

vibrator history

science of pleasure

ancient rituals

modern wellness

How to enjoy Sardinian pecorino: the definitive guide

How to enjoy Sardinian pecorino: the definitive guide

Sardinian pecorino is a hard sheep's milk cheese with a rich history and a unique flavor. This guide...

The history of Sardinian pecorino: a Sardinian cheese with ancient roots

The history of Sardinian pecorino: a Sardinian cheese with ancient roots

Sardinian pecorino is a hard sheep's milk cheese produced in Sardinia for centuries. This article ex...

The history of olive oil: from ancient Greece to the modern world

The history of olive oil: from ancient Greece to the modern world

Olive oil has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient Greece. It has been used for food, med...

Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?

Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. His iconic words, "This is on...

When did the Great Wall of China fall? A story of the destruction of the Wall.

When did the Great Wall of China fall? A story of the destruction of the Wall.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic monuments in the world, but it has been damaged an...

Who invented the incandescent light bulb? A story of the light bulb.

Who invented the incandescent light bulb? A story of the light bulb.

The light bulb is an ubiquitous invention that has changed the way we live and work. This article ex...

Who invented the steam engine? A story of the steam engine.

Who invented the steam engine? A story of the steam engine.

The steam engine was a revolutionary invention that changed the world. This article explores the his...

Caligula: the maddest Roman emperor

Caligula: the maddest Roman emperor

Caligula, originally named Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, was the third Roman Emperor, reigning fro...

The Invention of Feminine Hygiene Products: History, Innovators and Transformations

The Invention of Feminine Hygiene Products: History, Innovators and Transformations

The invention of feminine hygiene products represents a milestone in the history of women's health a...

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