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From prohibition of sex to brothels

From prohibition of sex to brothels

Medieval people had to follow rigorous sexual rules. The Church prohibited sexual intercourse on several days, and it could be fulfilled in only one sexual pose.

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Amazons of the Red Army

Amazons of the Red Army

World War II saw hundreds of thousands of women take part in the Soviet war effort by fighting on the frontlines. And Maria Ivanovna’s experiences were shared by many of them.

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Vietnam through the lens of a Londoner

Vietnam through the lens of a Londoner

Larry Burrows, one of the most famous photojournalists of the 20th century, gained international recognition with photographs taken in the hell of the Vietnam War.

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The Mob’s Crooner? Frank Sinatra and the Underworld

It was rumored that Frank Sinatra’s criminal connections had played a role in his rise and professional success. Just how much truth is there to the iconic scene in The Godfather?

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The Mob’s Crooner? Frank Sinatra and the Underworld
The 13th Apostle

The 13th Apostle

Jean-Bédel Bokassa, the dictator of the Central African Republic, treated the country as his private estate, and his coronation as emperor took place amid the most extravagant appearances.

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Did you know…? – The birth of the hot-dog

Germans are believed to have been behind the creation of the hot dog.

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Did you know…? – The birth of the hot-dog
Panorama: Nuns on holiday

Panorama: Nuns on holiday

Nuns are normally regarded as modest and subdued women who stay away from sensual pleasures, but being on vacation is a state that reveals their “wild side”.

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Put a Hole in That Skull!

Put a Hole in That Skull!

Trepanning, an operation whereby a hole is drilled into the skull, has a long history. But why did our ancestors drill holes in skulls?

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Foster parent no. 200: Eleanor Roosevelt

Foster parent no. 200: Eleanor Roosevelt

During WWII Eleanor Roosevelt joined the Foster Parent Plan, becoming “foster parent” no. 200, and supported 10-year-old Paulette Le Mescam who fled Guernsey to England.

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Surprising 7: Musicians who died at 27

Surprising 7: Musicians who died at 27

If there is an unlucky number in the world of music it has to be the number 27, as an unusually large number of the greatest talents in 20th and 21st century rock music died at this age.

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A Hopeless Endeavor: Hitler’s Atlantic Wall

A Hopeless Endeavor: Hitler’s Atlantic Wall

Contrary to popular belief, the Atlantic Wall was far from a contiguous system of walls and fortifications. Nonetheless, it caused a great deal of concern for the Allies.

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Milestones 1923 – Hollywood awakens

Milestones 1923 – Hollywood awakens

In the beginning, one of the most famous landmarks of the world had little to do with the film industry and stardom.

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