HISTORY

The Plague That Made People Dance Themselves to Death (Video)

In 1518, Strasbourg witnessed one of the most unusual and deadly events in medieval Europe: a dance plague. It all…

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Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union

We like to think that we know what the Second World War was fought for: freedom, democracy and the defeat…

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The Wentworth Brothers: Defenders of Free Speech

Peter and Paul Wentworth were notable figures in Elizabethan England, remembered for their staunch defense of parliamentary privileges, in particular…

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Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?

When taking stock of Richard III’s short reign, one of the positive developments cited by his modern-day supporters is his…

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Who Were the Mysterious Toltecs? (Video)

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is…

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How Did Roman Aqueducts Work? (Video)

Roman aqueducts were marvels of ancient engineering, supplying water to cities for public baths, fountains, and the homes of the…

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850,000-Year-Old Remains of Archaic Human Unearthed at Atapuerca, Spain

Recent excavations at the famed archaeological site of Atapuerca (Sierra de Atapuerca) in northern Spain’s Burgos province unearthed the skeletal…

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The Captivating History of the Terracotta Army (Video)

The Terracotta Army stands as one of the most significant archaeological finds, reflecting the grand ambitions and legacy of Emperor…

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Interrail: The Trans Europe Express

It’s 1972, you are in your late teens, and you see a poster at your local railway station which promises…

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National Spirit and the 1900 Olympics

This year’s Paris Olympics are the third to be held in the city – where the decision was made in…

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