Category: History Insights
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Beauty Hacks Used by Women in Ancient Egypt
Makeup may appear to be a modern phenomenon but contrary to popular belief, cosmetics were also considered essential in ancient days. You may have heard Cleopatra’s – the great Egyptian Queen’s name in discussions related to makeup! Ancient Egyptians were highly self-conscious about their appearance. In fact, they were so meticulous that they insisted on being…
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9 Significant Historical Moments that Shaped Our Modern World
There are countless examples of important historical moments that changed the world we live in today. Some occurrences inspired movements that transformed the world and wars that gave birth to new nations. Choosing the most significant event in history is a subjective task by default. These instances are too numerous to list and difficult to compare…
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The Real Story Behind Let Them Eat Cake!
The phrase “Let them eat cake!” evokes an immediate image: a coldly oblivious Marie Antoinette, luxuriating in Versailles while her starving subjects cry out for mere bread. This anecdote fueled French Revolutionary rage, leading to her tragic end. But did history’s most infamous Queen actually utter such a heartless phrase? The Power of Words (And…
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The Spread and Symptoms of The Black Death
The bubonic plague- later known as the black death- was considered to be one of the most fatal pandemics that ever affected mankind. It spread throughout the mid-1300s and resulted in the deaths of 75-200 million people in Eurasia and North Africa. Firstly, trading ships played a large role in the spread of the plague…