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Jesus declared John the Baptist to be the greatest prophet who ever lived. Who was he? And what made him unique?
The Islamic Golden Age was a monumentally significant period in history, when significant intellectual and academic breakthroughs were made.
The year 500 CE was the year Belisarius, or “The Last Roman,” was born, whose brilliant military skills soon made the Eastern Roman Empire’s enemies wary.
Just how many descendents did the almighty Mongolian leader leave behind? Incredibly, the answer might span into the millions.
It’s the second largest continent with 54 recognized countries, but which of Africa’s countries is the smallest?
Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.
Africa has well over a thousand active languages, but which one is the most widely spoken?
Queen Victoria’s isolated, rule-bound childhood undoubtedly shaped her reign as the Queen of England.