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The largest handwritten family tree in the world (video)

A treasure trove of births, deaths, and momentous occasions unfolds across these delicate pages, spanning back over 20 generations

Wearing skirts was considered manly in Ancient Greece

This style was not only practical for the warm Mediterranean climate but also conveyed a sense of strength and power

Bvlgari in Paramythia: The family’s visit to where it all began (photos)

Nicola Bvlgari and the younger members of the family visited the former Primary School and the family's first commercial store, which opened in 1870

The adventurer who claimed he found the Ark of the Covenant

Possible locations of the Ark of the Covenant

Indo-European languages like English & Sanskrit had a common ancestor 8,100 years ago!

Digging up the Roots of Indo-European Languages

Sumerians invented the system of time 5,000 years ago (video)

...and we still use it today!

The Rise and Fall of the Mighty Bulgars and the First Bulgarian Empire

In 1018, the Byzantine Emperor Basil II dealt a decisive blow to Bulgaria by capturing the capital city of Preslav

Tattoos were for criminals in Ancient Greece (video)

Historical records date ancient Greek tattooing to as early as the 5th century BC

Women Gladiators: Sensational spectator sport for Roman audiences

Apart from the usual foot races, javelin throwing and so on, the games included female chariot races

What was sex really like in the Middle Ages? (video)

The medieval period challenges our preconceptions, reminding us that our ancestors were not so different from us in their pursuit of pleasure

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