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On this day in 1941 the Enigma key was “broken”

A turning-point for WWII

After the doll, the yo-yo is considered to be the second oldest toy in history

The first historical mention of it comes from Greece in the year 500 BC

The Hypogeum – This 5000 year old underground temple in Malta was discovered by accident…

...and contains 6000 skeletons!

The “Defiance” is remarkably preserved with intact deck hardware & cabins, masts still standing! (Amazing PHOTOS)

The wrecks in these waters are extremely well preserved due to the cold, fresh water conditions

The richest people in human history! (photos)

Wealth till eternity....

2.500-year-old human remains: The Plain of Jars used to “distill” the bodies before burial?

Measuring between three and ten feet tall, the jars themselves are hewed from sandstone and limestone

The most astonishing surviving examples of Bronze Age swords from around the world

Weapons that inspired legends

Stalin tops Putin in Russian poll of greatest historical figures

The list includes famed statesmen, writers & scientists but only three foreigners

Joyeuse – King Charlemagne’s legendary sword

Some authors have argued that the medieval blade may have been replaced by a modern replica in 1804

Did the Chinese actually discover America?

This scientific study confirms that ancient Chinese people were exploring & positively interacting with the Native Americans

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