26 Apr
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16 Jul
34 Eye-Opening Facts about England
…rise of the British empire – as well as plenty of infighting with Scotland in between – the English heritage is one which has marvelled many from afar. It’s safe…
16 Sep
32 Genuine Facts about Guinness World Records
…the event of someone attempting a world record. 20. There’s even a museum! Since 1976 there has been a Guinness World Records museum in the Empire State Building. Exhibits have…
26 Mar
15 Mesmerising Facts About Mali
…same pot – if a fourth cup is served it means you are no longer welcome! 11. Mali has prosperous original. During the reign of the great Ghana Empire (circa…
30 Sep
23 Terrific Facts about the Terracotta Army
…to display the glory of Qin’s empire at the same time. 17. The ‘lower classes’ were put to work. The potters and craftsmen who made the terracotta army were from…
20 Jun
9 Surprising Facts about the World’s Biggest Fraud Cases
…business! 3. Fraud’s nothing new! During the days of the Roman Empire, around 193 AD, certain guards in the Praetorian Army killed the emperor of the time and decided to…
20 Mar
56 Ultimate Facts About the 1930s
…and, naturally, it was inspired by the iconic US flag. 9. New York welcomed one of its most iconic buildings. In 1931, the Empire State Building was completed. It’s an…
28 Mar
38 Amazing Facts About Asia
…however many lag behind due to corruption, poverty or devastating wars. 8. Asia has incredible history and heritage. Asia has been home to some of history’s greatest civilizations and empires,…
13 Apr
17 Out Of This World Facts About Star Wars
…is rated the best? There seems to be strong agreement that Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is regarded as the best of the bunch. Which Star Wars movie is…
21 Aug
19 Brilliant Facts about Brunei
…years! 12. Brunei used to be protected by the British Empire. After almost 100 years of protectorship, Brunei gained independence from Great Britain in 1984. Empire Hotel, Brunei 13. Want…
2 Aug
43 Unique Facts about Uzbekistan
…and 8th Centuries. 5. Uzbekistan was a conquest of Genghis Khan. Uzbekistan was seized by Genghis Khan and was incorporated into the Mongol empire, during the 13th and 14th Century….
2 Jun
10 Cheerful Facts about Crete
…too. The name’s changed over the years thanks to different empires in control of the colony. However, the name Crete is said to emanate from Creta, a Latin word meaning…
5 Nov
31 Fashionable Facts about Milan
…2. Many empires have made their bases here! Before becoming Italy’s industrial, commercial, and fashion capital, Milan was in the hands of Celts, Romans, Goths, Lombards, Spaniards, and Austrians. 3….
10 Jun
13 Regal Facts About Rome
Rome is – of course – one of the most historically important cities in Europe, if not the world. Once the base of the all-conquering Roman Empire, the capital city…
26 Aug