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Wizard of Oz: Curse or Neglect?
Wizard of Oz: Curse or Neglect?
It was believed that the film set for the famous film, Wizard of Oz was cursed. But for a movie that brings back nostalgic memories for so…
Sona Kerim
Feb 7, 2022
Being Buried Alive
Being Buried Alive
What would you say if you found out that fear of being buried alive was justified? Historically these fears were legitimate.
Sona Kerim
Jul 30, 2020
Was Adolf Hitler a Drug Addict?
Was Adolf Hitler a Drug Addict?
Most definitely. Adolf Hitler was addicted to methamphetamines as well as a plethora of other drugs during his time as a political leader.
Sona Kerim
Jul 6, 2020
The History of Some Toilets
The History of Some Toilets
I was always curious about how the average, everyday person lived. What did they eat? How did they cook? How did they go to the bathroom?
Sona Kerim
Mar 27, 2020
Medical History Bits and Bites
Medical History Bits and Bites
A few interesting facts about medicine from the past. Our views on medical treatments have changed drastically over the years.
Sona Kerim
Dec 18, 2019
Four Humours’ Influence on Early Medicine
Four Humours’ Influence on Early Medicine
After the first millennium the theory of the four humours had a great influence on medicine.
Sona Kerim
Dec 11, 2019
Ring Around the Rosie — A Song for the Plague
Ring Around the Rosie — A Song for the Plague
“Ring Around the Rosie” could have originated from the plague.
Sona Kerim
Apr 16, 2019
Fun Facts About Romans…For Real
Fun Facts About Romans…For Real
From Great Emperors to the average Roman peasant — here are some weird facts about Romans that you may or may not know.
Sona Kerim
Dec 8, 2018
Mucholapka — Hitler’s Stonehenge
Mucholapka — Hitler’s Stonehenge
There are different ideas of what Mucholapka might have been used for, but my favourite is obviously the most outlandish one of all.
Sona Kerim
Nov 26, 2018
Slave Revolt in Haiti — Toussaint L’Ouverture
Slave Revolt in Haiti — Toussaint L’Ouverture
The stories of slavery are horrific, and there are many we were never taught — in particular, one where slave successfully revolted.
Sona Kerim
Nov 14, 2018
A Sandwich Sparked a War — The First World War
A Sandwich Sparked a War — The First World War
There were many factors said to have caused the outbreak of the First World War, but I’d argue it all started with a sandwich!
Sona Kerim
Nov 5, 2018
Scandals and Mystery — Queen Elizabeth I
Scandals and Mystery — Queen Elizabeth I
We tend to think of royalty as flawless and elegant, but there is some weird history you might not know about Queen Elizabeth I.
Sona Kerim
Nov 2, 2018
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