What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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How the Roman Empire Lowered IQ Levels in Europe
The Roman Empire lowered IQ levels across Europe according to a new study, due to the vast quantities of lead pollution.
Will Dracula be a playable character in Marvel Rivals?
No, Dracula is not a playable character in Marvel Rivals, at least not yet. His presence on the Empire of Eternal Night map is similar to that of Doom 2099’s over-arching presence throughout the game, ...
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The most Instagrammable places in the world: where to go to get incredible photos
Modern travelers are increasingly choosing travel destinations not only for new experiences, but also for good photos. Social ...
The WORST natural disasters in European history
From volcanic eruptions, disease epidemics and storms, to floods and fires, these are the worst natural disasters in Europe's ...
Historians Think They’ve Discovered the Exact Battlefield Where Alexander Became 'The Great'
“Our research, combined with a careful reading of ancient sources, has led us to pinpoint the exact location of the battle, ...
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Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...
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How the New Year Was Celebrated in Alexander the Great’s Empire
Celebrating the New Year was a popular custom around the world in ancient times. How was it celebrated in Alexander the Great ...
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Alexander the Great’s Most Pivotal Battlefield Has Finally Been Identified
After decades of searching, researchers in Turkiye have fully mapped out Alexander the Great's critical Battle of Granicus.
What brought the decline of the eastern Roman Empire – and what can we learn from it?
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions have emerged in recent decades that attribute the rise and fall of ancient ...
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It’s Happening: Disney World Guests Are Handing the Mickey Mouse Empire Thousands of Dollars
The Walt Disney World Resort seems poised to capitalize on the holiday rush. After its first sell-out, the polarizing—and pricey—Lightning Lane Premier Pass is being wiped out resort-wide.
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BBC World Service launches
to the Empire a few days later. World War II saw a huge expansion of the international remit of the service, now re-named the Overseas Service, with coverage in over 40 different languages by the ...