Category Archives: History

How an Indian Stew Shaped the Modern World: From Cleopatra to Queen Elizabeth

How do you define a category that includes so many of the world’s most beloved dishes- from Thailand to India, Africa to the Caribbean? A category of coconut soups and onion-based stews, Thai-Khmer steamed fish mousse and even samosas and … Continue reading

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This is a love letter to London’s forgotten landmark #shorts

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BBC Radio 4 – Who Do You Really Think You Are?

Dr Adam Ruthford thinks he can prove that YOU are descendent from Royalty. We’re a nation obsessed with genealogy. Millions of us are gripped by TV shows like ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, where genealogists show celebrities their famous … Continue reading

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The Wars of the Roses, Explained

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The Anti-Capitalist Rules of the Original Monopoly Board Game [Shorts]

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This is Margaret Ann Neve at age 110 in 1902

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What Took Down These Three Ancient Civilizations?

When it comes to piecing together what happened to civilizations that no longer exist, it can be challenging to solve the mystery. But research into Angkor, the Akkadian Empire, and even the Norse of Greenland, is helping us see that … Continue reading

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n 1885, Munich’s Oktoberfest was celebrated under the glow of the electric light for the first time. Who was responsible for that feat? None other than Albert Einstein himself…

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MCR ADVENT: Then and Now… | Skyliner

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A Perspective on Canadian History that You Might Not Know

A Perspective on Canadian History that You Might Not Know | The Ballantyne Project The Ballantyne Project is a Vancouver based organization that focuses on bringing inspiration, a voice and opportunity to remote First Nation communities in Canada. We are … Continue reading

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