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When did circuses start using freak shows?
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For generations, freak shows were one of the circus' main draws. Find out when circuses started using freak shows at HowStuffWorks.
Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck
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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.
7 Reasons Alexander the Great Was, Well, Great
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HowStuffWorks looks at the life and legacy of legendary Greek ruler Alexander the Great.
The Transcendent Geometry of the Merkaba: Unlocking the Secrets of the Divine Chariot
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Merkaba is a powerful symbol of spiritual ascension, energy healing, and divine connection. Learn its meaning, origins, and role in meditation practices.
The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
How King Arthur Worked
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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.
Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?
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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?