People of History
In the 1,600 years since Saint Patrick preached his way across the Emerald Isle, the legends and
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Today, world leaders rarely maintain absolute, unquestioned power; prime
ministers, presidents, and even dictators are usually ‘moderated’ to some degree.
This was not always the case in the ancient world – monarchs, pharaohs,
warlords, conquerors, and tyrants possessed immense power — for better
or for worse. In this issue, we shine a spotlight on some of the most famous and
infamous rulers in history.
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Culture & Tradition
A Recipe Made from the Stomach Contents of a 6,000-Year-Old Mummy
Differing from typical Egyptian mummies from around 4000 BC – which would have had their organs stored separately in canopic jars— the mummified remains of a man were discovered in a prehistoric tomb and found with
Culture & Tradition
Real-Life Lord of the Flies: The Strange and Violent History of Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn Island is a place so remote, and with a history so bizarre, that until recently it was viewed almost as myth rather than reality.
Culture & Tradition
Vestiges of the Vikings: Magic Buried in a Viking Woman's Grave
Murky, elusive and undefined, the religion of the pre-Christian Vikings has long been subject to debate.
Artifacts & Tech
So, Was the Great Pyramid Really a Tomb?
What do you think about when you are about to visit the Great Pyramid, one of the most iconic ancient monuments in the world?
