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Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman

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The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?

Catholic vs. Christian: Overlap and Differences in the Religions

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All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares; the same goes for the Catholic vs. Christian distinction. All Catholics are Christian, but not all Christians consider themselves Catholic.

5 Massacres Where Almost Nobody Died

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A massacre doesn't have to mean that thousands of people were killed. HowStuffWorks presents five massacres where almost nobody died.

How Hate Works

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What is going on in our brains when we hate? Can hate ever be a good thing? Read more about hate at HowStuffWorks.

10 Most Long-lived Empires in History

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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

Can You Pass This World History Quiz?

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It's easy to know the history of your own country, but just how much do you know about the history of the entire world around you? Find out now with this world history quiz!

Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies

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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?

How Flamethrowers Work

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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?

How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?

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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.

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