Beauty has been a treasured asset for many throughout history, inspiring philosophers, artists, and powerful figures. While beauty is often subjective, it’s generally linked to certain objective parameters like proportion. […]
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Felipe V, the King who thought he was a frog
Felipe V of Spain, future King, was just a young boy when he was abruptly taken from the luxurious court of Versailles and sent to Madrid to ascend the throne. […]
Read moreOnryō: Japanese ghosts in horror movies
Are there any brave souls out there? Who hasn’t been scared to death while watching Ju-On (The Grudge in the American remake), Ringu (The Ring in the American remake), Honogurai […]
Read moreThe Pincheira Brothers: the Chilean Rebels Defending Fernando VII
Introduction In the turbulent 19th century, Chile bore witness to a clash of cultures and ideologies. The Pincheira brothers emerged as key figures in this period, advocating for the rights […]
Read moreThe Battle of Culloden – The Truth Behind Netflix’s Outlander
Beyond the skilled pen of Diana Gabaldon, who wrote the dystopian saga “Outlander” (in case you haven’t seen the series on Netflix, it tells the story of Claire Randall, a […]
Read moreFernando VII’s penis determined the history of Spain
Many men in the world constantly repeat the mantra “size does not matter” to feel more secure. But, let’s be realistic, depending on the circumstance, size does matter a lot. Let us […]
Read moreGreek and Roman Goddess Names
Each and every one of the civilizations that have populated the earth have had their own deities, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc. Today we are going to dedicate this article to […]
Read moreThe Importance of the Church in the Middle Ages
The Church in the Middle Ages was a very powerful institution as it was a deeply religious time. For this reason, the Catholic Church had a great influence on society […]
Read moreAncient Civilizations Summary: Mesopotamia and Egypt
Summary of the First Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt The first civilizations sprung up along the banks of great rivers. This was no coincidence, as mankind had sought out these places […]
Read moreLargest Empires of the Ancient and Modern World
It is always said that the history of humanity is the history of wars. And if we talk about wars we must necessarily talk about its protagonists, the most powerful […]
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