Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...
Thiruparankundram row: Early references to the usage of ‘Sikkandar Malai’ by the Mohamedans in Madurai
Recent accusations of Muslims renaming Tirupparankundram hills as 'Sikkandar Malai' spark controversy in Tamil Nadu.
The best (and worst) Home Counties, ranked and rated
There is a bounty of research into which of the Home Counties is best for commuters, with train times and house prices in ...
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22 Famous Landmarks in Barcelona
You would be surprised at how many famous landmarks in Barcelona you can see in just a few days. As many people embark or ...
Early Europeans may have eaten their enemies’ brains, archaeologists say
Ancient humans living in Europe may have scooped out the brains of their dead enemies and eaten them, a new study suggests.
Scientists Just Discovered Where One of Europe’s Oldest Ancestors Came From
Over 5,300 years ago, ancient herders known as the Yamna people emerged from the steppes of what is now Ukraine, going on to ...
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Historical writings reveal how people weathered the Little Ice Age
Records from 500 years ago document floods, famine and death in 16th century Transylvania due to wild weather swings during the Little Ice Age.
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How One of History’s Most Famous and Beloved Movies Was Almost Forgotten
One famous shot in the first minutes of the film, showing reflections in a smashed snow globe, anticipates the film’s grand themes of ambition and legacy and the cracked mirror of memory. Welles ...