We do not typically associate religious piety with vengeance, though revenge is a common thread throughout the Old Testament. It certainly isn’t usually associated with saints, which makes the life and career of St Olga of Kyiv somewhat peculiar. This member of the royal house of Kievan Rus in the tenth century is honored today […]
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In 1995, the world lost one of its most beloved singers when Selena Quintanilla was fatally shot by her obsessed fan, Yolanda Saldívar. Selena was just 23 years old at the time of her death and had achieved massive success in the music industry. Her fans were devastated by her loss, and many wondered what
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In the early 1900s, a Japanese woman named Masako Katsura dominated the world of billiards. She was considered the best player in the world and was even given the nickname “The First Lady of Billiards.” Katsura is still remembered today as one of the most talented players in history. In this article, we will look
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Genghis Khan was one of the most infamous and successful warriors in history. He was the founder and leader of the Mongol Empire, which controlled a large portion of Asia at its peak. While many of us have heard bits and pieces about Genghis Khan and his crusades, in this guide, we’ll take a look
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Elisabeth of Austria was born in 1830 into one of the most influential royal families in Europe. She had a strange and tragic life, marked by several personal tragedies, political turmoil, and eventually her assassination. In this article, we will take a closer look at the life of Elisabeth of Austria and explore some of
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Lizzie Borden has been a fascinating part of US history since 1892, when she was accused of massacring her parents. From the moment the bodies of her parents were discovered, the town was shocked that such a brutal crime could happen, and everyone wanted to know who did it. Lizzie was the primary suspect from
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King Henry VIII is one of the most famous English monarchs in history. He was known for his many wives and his tumultuous reign. Who were these six women, and what happened to them? Let’s explore the lives of Henry VIII’s wives and see what led to their downfall. Catherine of Aragon Henry VIII’s first
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If Emperor Commodus were to be remembered as one thing, it’d likely be a man of many. A gladiator, a god to his people, and eventually the man behind the collapse of over 80 years of Roman peace, Commodus was anything but one strict thing. Commodus, the son of the famous Emperor Marcus Aurelius, lived
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When a serial killer is caught, all their crimes come to light. The terror they committed in hiding is revealed, and the weight of their crimes is set against them. Some leave missing victims or resist their own convictions. Many, being cornered without escape, admit to the whole truth of their violence, even beyond what
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The sixteenth century was when Europe made a huge transition from the medieval past towards a world that was noticeably more modern. Having arrived in the Americas in the 1490s, Spanish, Portuguese, English, and French colonists began attempting to settle various regions from Newfoundland south to Argentina. The roots of a proto-industrial, capitalist economy started
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