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10 Curious and Strange Laws From Around the World
Laws are present, whether we are aware of them or not, in our day-to-day lives. However, some strange laws seem shocking, even unnecessary.
4h • Marc Barabas, in Stories
books removed from the bible
Hidden Gospels: What Books Were Removed from the Bible (and Why)?
While we might think of the Bible today as a complete, historical replica, there were certain books of Christian scripture that were removed by scholars during the 3rd century.
10h • Ryan Watson, in Answers
fenrir norse mythology
Fenrir: Who Was the Norse Wolf Destined to Kill Odin?
14h • Jessica Suess, in Mythology
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Here Are Alfred Hitchcock’s 20 Greatest Films
1d • Cory Claus, in Film & Cinematic Artistry
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7 Famous Artists Who Destroyed Their Own Works
1d • Anastasiia S. Kirpalov, in Art
inna levinson artist interview
TheCollector Interviews Artist Inna Levinson: From Paint to Pixels
1d • Anna Sexton, in Art

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What Are Buddhism’s 4 Main Schools of Thought?
1d • Rose Woodward, in History
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From Freed Son to Literary Legend: Who Was Horace?
1d • Natalie Noland, in Answers
johnny cash curious facts
10 Curious Facts About Johnny Cash
1d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
jean-cocteau
Jean Cocteau: A Complete Insight (Bio & Art)
1d • Charlotte Davis, in Artists
who won the battle of belmont
Who Won the Battle of Belmont?
2d • Owen Rust, in American History
ai weiwei installations items
5 Unusual Items in Ai Weiwei’s Installations
2d • Ela Sutcu, in Art
famous singers sun records
The Stars of Sun Records: 4 Famous Singers
2d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
Sigmund Freud photo BBC
Unlocking the Unconscious: Who Was Sigmund Freud?
2d • Maysara Kamal, in Answers
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Winnie Mandela: Mother of the Nation?
2d • Greg Beyer, in History
hugh glass story alive
Alive! The Incredible Story of Hugh Glass
3d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
battle of himera
Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily
3d • Christopher Nelson, in Ancient History
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Who Was Jack the Ripper? 6 Likely Suspects
3d • Kassandre Dwyer, in European History
Bucephalus horse alexander the great
Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?
3d • Vedran Bileta, in Ancient History
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What’s the History of Humans in the Antarctic?
3d • Greg Beyer, in History
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Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?
3d • Antonis Chaliakopoulos, in Ancient History
johnny cash bio
Johnny Cash: A Bio of Country Ballads & Boisterous Song
4d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
myth struggling artist literature
What Is the Myth of the “Struggling Artist” in Literature?
4d • Rebecca Clayton, in Literature
outrageous whaling stories
6 Outrageous Whaling Stories
4d • Kassandre Dwyer, in History
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What Are the Rock-Cut Churches of Lalibela?
4d • Greg Pasciuto, in Answers
how read renaissance map tips
How to Read Renaissance Maps (7 Tips)
4d • Daniella Romano, in Art
Alexander the Great Gives Campaspe to Apelles,
Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest Painter
4d • Antonis Chaliakopoulos, in Ancient History
alexander-the-great-gordian-knot
How Did Alexander the Great Untangle the Gordian Knot?
5d • Robert C. L. Holmes, in Ancient History
thor norse god
5 Important Stories About Thor the Norse God of Thunder
5d • Jessica Suess, in Mythology
martin luther king jr life dream
“I Have a Dream”: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
5d • Greg Beyer, in American History
jean-cocteau

Jean Cocteau: A Complete Insight (Bio & Art)

1d • Charlotte Davis, in Artists
who won the battle of belmont

Who Won the Battle of Belmont?

2d • Owen Rust, in American History
ai weiwei installations items

5 Unusual Items in Ai Weiwei’s Installations

2d • Ela Sutcu, in Art
famous singers sun records

The Stars of Sun Records: 4 Famous Singers

2d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
Sigmund Freud photo BBC

Unlocking the Unconscious: Who Was Sigmund Freud?

2d • Maysara Kamal, in Answers
winnie mandela mother nation

Winnie Mandela: Mother of the Nation?

2d • Greg Beyer, in History
hugh glass story alive

Alive! The Incredible Story of Hugh Glass

3d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
battle of himera

Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily

3d • Christopher Nelson, in Ancient History
who was jack the ripper suspects

Who Was Jack the Ripper? 6 Likely Suspects

3d • Kassandre Dwyer, in European History
Bucephalus horse alexander the great

Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?

3d • Vedran Bileta, in Ancient History
history human antarctic

What’s the History of Humans in the Antarctic?

3d • Greg Beyer, in History
houasse-galle-cleve-arachne-myth-weaving-athena

Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?

3d • Antonis Chaliakopoulos, in Ancient History
johnny cash bio

Johnny Cash: A Bio of Country Ballads & Boisterous Song

4d • Kassandre Dwyer, in American History
myth struggling artist literature

What Is the Myth of the “Struggling Artist” in Literature?

4d • Rebecca Clayton, in Literature
outrageous whaling stories

6 Outrageous Whaling Stories

4d • Kassandre Dwyer, in History
what are lalibela rock cut churches

What Are the Rock-Cut Churches of Lalibela?

4d • Greg Pasciuto, in Answers
how read renaissance map tips

How to Read Renaissance Maps (7 Tips)

4d • Daniella Romano, in Art
Alexander the Great Gives Campaspe to Apelles,

Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest Painter

4d • Antonis Chaliakopoulos, in Ancient History
alexander-the-great-gordian-knot

How Did Alexander the Great Untangle the Gordian Knot?

5d • Robert C. L. Holmes, in Ancient History
thor norse god

5 Important Stories About Thor the Norse God of Thunder

5d • Jessica Suess, in Mythology
martin luther king jr life dream

“I Have a Dream”: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

5d • Greg Beyer, in American History
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