5 Legendary Duels

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7 Common Misconceptions About History

They say that those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. This might be true, but your studies aren’t worth jack if what you learn is a pack of lies, like these commonly believed historical accounts.

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You don’t have to watch a poorly acted film like “War of the Worlds” to see an invasion elegantly foiled. Just check out some of these historical attacks that went south…

Four Legendary Thieves

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6 Weird Monuments From Around the World

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The 3 Biggest Things Done in a Small Amount of Time

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5 Famous Skulls From History

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16 Highest Selling Items in Auction History

In 1674, the first auction house was opened in Sweden. It was named Stockholms Auktionsverk. In modern times, thousands of precious antiques and historical