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A History Buff’s Guide to Seeing Athens

Image Source: Unsplash  Athens has a history going back over 4,000 years, so history buffs will find a lot of places to go and things to see. The earliest human presence was found in the Cave of Schist in the 11th millennium BC. The Temple of Athena...

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Gran Canaria for History Lovers

Are you dreaming of a glorious summer holiday where you can soak up a wealth of history, culture and tradition? Then look no further than Gran Canaria. This island attracts thousands of tourists every year and all year round for its beautiful...

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The Oak Island Mystery

Everybody craves some form of escapism from time to time, whether it be deep in a tale of fiction, or a real-life mystery. Indeed, the mystery of Oak Island has become a worldwide phenomenon, that has equally captivated and puzzled historians for...

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The History of Valentine’s Day

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the world as people come together to celebrate their loved ones. Many would regard the celebration as a relatively new phenomenon, known for its overindulgence in chocolate and flowers...

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The History of Beans

In Britain and other nations that practiced aggressive colonialism, a lot of so called “traditional” dishes don’t actually come from the local regions where they are revered, and are in fact imports from periods of their colonial expansion. Just a...

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