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What Goddess Are You?
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Step aside, Greek gods. It's time for the goddesses of ancient Greece to take center stage. Discover your inner deity with this fun personality quiz!
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
Greek Goddess Personality Quiz!
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The Greek goddesses have personalities just like us. Have you always wondered which goddess you would be most like? Then it's time to take the quiz to find out!
10 History-making Moments of 2008
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How Cakes Work
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Cakes are the go-to treat when there's a celebration going on. Learn more about the history and science of cakes at HowStuffWorks.
What Greek Goddess Speaks to Your Soul?
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Greek goddesses did much more than just sit on Mount Olympus looking pretty - each goddess controlled an important part of the world. The goddess that speaks to your soul is the one whose area of power most matches your personality. Answer the quizzes below and we'll match you to your mythological deity!
Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?
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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.
Who Was the World's First King?
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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!
Only History Fanatics Can Name All 50 Famous Historic Figures
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These famous people in history have inspired millions by their actions, beliefs or artistic contributions. Do you think you know your history? Take this quiz and see how many of these famous people you can name from an image.
10 Mad Royals in History
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Insanity on the throne was more common than you might think. Here are 10 of the maddest royals in history.