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The Picts, The Tribe Rome Couldn’t Conquer

Who are the Picts?The Picts were first written onto the pages of history in 287 CE, but after 900 CE they disappeared from all records. Yet evidence of their existence is all over Scotland, carved...

October 9, 2024 Kaddy Gibson


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The Zulu People of South Africa

Traditional Zulu beliefs consider twins a bad omen that bring misfortune to the family. To avoid the father’s perceived impending demise, his mother would quickly take her infant grandbabies aside and perform a secret and utterly heinous act—without the mother’s knowledge.
October 10, 2024 Allison Robertson

The Zulu People of South Africa

Traditional Zulu beliefs consider twins a bad omen that bring misfortune to the family. To avoid the father’s perceived impending demise, his mother would quickly take her infant grandbabies aside and perform a secret and utterly heinous act—without the mother’s knowledge.
September 24, 2024 Allison Robertson
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Tragic Facts About Zita Of Bourbon-Parma, The Refugee Empress

If you assume the Hapsburg monarchs led charmed lives, you haven't heard the tragic tale of Zita of Bourbon-Parma, the Refugee Empress.
January 3, 2024 Brendan Da Costa

Fearsome Facts About King Yeongjo, Father Of The Mad Prince

Yeongjo ruled prosperously for half a century—but his reputation was tarnished by the shadow of his son's brutal execution.
March 12, 2024 Rachel Seigel
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Surviving Over A Year Drifting On The Ocean

When José Salvador Alvarenga and Ezequiel Córdoba, they had no way of knowing one of them wouldn’t see land again for 14 months. The other wouldn’t see land again at all.
August 9, 2024 Jamie Hayes

The Yanomami Tribe

Explore the world of the Yanomami people, indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest. Discover their unique way of life, from traditional homes and egalitarian society to the challenges they face from illegal mining and logging. Learn about their culture, history, and the importance of preserving their isolated community in this in-depth article.
November 9, 2023 Allison Robertson