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England’s iconic Sycamore Gap tree destroyed by act of vandalism

The a.k.a. Robin Hood Tree grew close to Hadrian’s Wall near the village of Hexham at the bottom of a small valley formed by a steep dip in the landscape

September 27: The assassination of Greece’s first Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias

One of the very few files Great Britain refuses to declassify to this day is the one referring to the death of Kapodistrias...

Thieves’ Cant: The secret language used by history’s criminals (video)

The true origins of thieves’ cant remain shrouded in mystery

Saxon Palace in Warsaw contains a secret 45-meter-long tunnel underneath its ruins (video)

That's LOTR-grade stuff!

History’s 10 most ruthless Queens & brutal rulers (video)

You may have heard of Elizabeth Bathory, but she was not the only one...

Behind Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition (video)

Unlike modern methods, these vessels remain stable due to subterranean placement, harnessing nature's finesse

Unusual Viking rituals that will surprise you (video)

An example: Viking standards of beauty stood apart; blond locks were cherished, leading them to employ harsh methods to bleach their hair

Henry VIII’s gruesome execution of Margaret Pole (video)

Accounts diverge, but the conclusion was an agonizing procession of blows, ending her life through prolonged suffering

Did the Romans & Greeks really enjoy orgies?

The term orgia suggests passion and thrill...

Seven scandalous love affairs of French Queens (video)

These stories transport us to a realm of passion, power, and scandal, shedding light on the complexities of royal marriages and the human desires that transcended the confines of regal obligations

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