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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

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