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The New Testament never says that Jesus wrote anything. But a Christian legend claimed that he once penned a letter to an Anatolian king named Abgar.
Brazil moved its capital to the newly built city of Brasilia in 1960 because Rio de Janeiro had become overpopulated and to highlight Brazil’s development.
The Bible contains strict food laws, mostly having to do with animal meat. What foods does the Bible forbid?
Mata Hari’s name is surrounded by mystery and intrigue; was she really a Word War I spy, or merely a dancer who became embroiled in scandal?
Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?
The Black Death’s unprecedented labor shortage empowered workers and challenged the feudal order.
Becoming a lingua franca in any era is never by accident. Ancient Greek would hold that title for nearly 1,000 years in the Near East and Mediterranean.
The Waldensians were an early Christian movement from the 12th century, who emphasized poverty and strict faith.