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King Narmer: The Unifier of Ancient Egypt

King Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt, becoming the first Pharaoh and founding ancient Egypt's dynastic rule, kickstarting history's greatest civilizations.
October 2nd, 2024

The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962

The bizarre true story of the 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, where uncontrollable laughter spread through villages, baffling experts and halting daily life.
October 11th, 2024

The Battle for Castle Itter: When U.S. and German Troops United

Read about the true story of the Battle for Castle Itter, where U.S. soldiers, German defectors, and French prisoners fought side by side against the SS.
October 2nd, 2024

The Great Emu War of 1932: Australia’s Feathered Foe

Australia’s Great Emu War of 1932: a bizarre conflict where the military faced off against emus and lost, highlighting nature’s unpredictability and resilience.
October 2nd, 2024

The War of the Stray Dog: A Bizarre Chapter in Balkan History

The 1925 War of the Stray Dog saw Greece and Bulgaria clash over a border incident involving a stray dog, causing a short lived armed confrontation.
October 2nd, 2024

A Peek into the Cryptic World of World War II Codebreaking

Bletchley Park, WWII's secret hub, harbored brilliant minds like Turing, who cracked Germany's Enigma code, altering war's course & pioneering computing.
October 11th, 2024

The Remarkable Cannibalized Neanderthals of El Sidrón

The remains of 13 Neanderthals were found in Spain's El Sidron cave that revealed evidence of prehistoric cannibalism, originally mistaken for soldiers.
October 2nd, 2024

The Thinking Tree of Italy and Puglia's Magnificent Olive Groves

Puglia's ancient 'Thinking Tree' and olive groves, steeped in Roman history and vital to the region, face a severe threat from the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.
October 2nd, 2024

The life and death of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was known for his military prowess and brutality but also for his strategic and innovative tactics. A look at his childhood and rise to power.
October 11th, 2024

History and Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated every March 17th, is a beloved holiday around the world. The day is filled with lively parades and an outpouring of Irish pride.
October 2nd, 2024