A harem was lot more than just a place to satisfy your sexual desires. It was a world within a world. — The Mughal Empire became known in history for its extraordinary power. Most robust at its peak by the 1700s — their wealth surpassed nearly 21 trillion dollars today, and they were responsible for almost 30 percent of the entire world’s industrial output. Unprecedented growth occurred under various Mughal rulers —…

Let’s have a look at few things which the former Roman emperor and philosopher got wrong. — Marcus Aurelius was a man famous for his wisdom, which echoed centuries after his time. Born almost two millennia ago, he became a prominent emperor in Roman history. Part of a generation of extraordinary Stoic philosophers, he espoused principles of Stoicism taught in literature to this today. Despite his deep-rooted…

Their inventions have probably impacted your lives one way or another. — When one thinks of inventors, certain names come to mind instantly. Towering figures such as Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers have secured their places in the pantheon of great inventors. However, many amazing inventions’ creators remain shamefully unknown. In fact, few inventors precede their creations. You can test this…

Let’s have a look at why the Crusaders failed to establish themselves in the Holy land. — The Crusades are often viewed as a big failure. You probably wonder why the crusades could not establish a permanent Christian state in the Holy Land. The standard response would be that nothing endures forever. However, it is still remarkable that the Levant’s Christian…

The fascinating story of the Thunderbird and how it may even exist today. — Imagine an enormous bird that could tower over entire cities and terrify people with the simple flap of its wings! It would certainly qualify as a creature to be remembered in history. Such a creature, known in legends and myths of Native Americans, is referred to as the Legendary Thunderbird. …

Here a few things you probably didn’t know about them. — Popularly known for their brutality and fighting prowess, the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain from the Roman Empire’s fall in the region until the Norman invasion of 1066. Originally from northern Europe, the Anglo-Saxons were migrants to the British Isles. In fact, many of their ancestors raided Britain for centuries during Roman…

He believed that some people are born to be slaves and it is okay to enslave them. — Aristotle was the most influential Western philosopher. He wrote foundational texts that shaped modern philosophy and logic. He discussed math, physics, and biology. In addition, he managed to be completely wrong in everything he said and did. And not just slightly mistaken. He was so grievously, profoundly, and perhaps maliciously…

Here’s what the U.S. soldiers saw with their own eyes. — As the Allies moved through Europe after World War II, they saw concentration camps packed with horrors that would stay in their minds for the rest of their lives. …