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The Founding of Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great’s Window to the West

The Birth of Russia’s New Capital on May 27, 1703 Three hundred and twenty-one years ago today, on May 27,...

The Evolution of the Alarm Clock: From Ancient Times to Modern Days

The alarm clock is a staple of modern life, ensuring we wake up on time for our daily activities....

What’s Today: May 24 – The Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, opened on May 24, 1883. Known for its iconic stone...

Cleopatra’s Beauty Secrets: Unveiling the Timeless Regimen of an Egyptian Queen

Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is one of history's most captivating figures....

The Legend of Babe Ruth’s Hot Dog Diet

Today, we delve into the intriguing story of Babe Ruth, the legendary baseball player whose appetite for hot dogs...

Clothes Cleanliness in Ancient Rome: The Unusual Role of Urine

The ancient Romans were pioneers in many fields, from engineering and architecture to law and governance. But one aspect...

White man’s burden and diamond’s curse: How South Africa is the breathing embodiment of Europe’s ‘civilisational blunders’?

"A diamond is forever." One of the world's largest diamond mining companies, 'De Beers,' uses this quote often to...