World History
A Fascinating Look at World War-Era Military Uniforms
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How Do Aztec Death Whistles Make That Chilling Sound?
As far as cultural artifacts are concerned, few sound quite as intimidating as the Aztec death whistle. Not only is the word “death” right there in the name, but the…
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In 1800, about 1 in 3 people lived in China.
There are around 8 billion people on Earth today, and 1.4 billion of them are in China, making the country home to around 17.5% of the global population. If that…
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The Dutch and English spent years warring over nutmeg.
While nutmeg today is a common kitchen spice used to jazz up vegetables or top holiday favorites such as pumpkin pie and eggnog, it was once also highly valued for…
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Ancient Romans celebrated a fertility holiday on February 15.
It’s often speculated that Valentine’s Day has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and it’s not hard to see why. Lupercalia was observed on February 15, and…