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A Journey Back in Time: Exploring Pompeii and Sexual Attitudes of the Past

I recently visited Pompeii with my girlfriend and 10-year-old daughter, and I was struck by the incredible preservation of this ancient Roman city. Pompeii was a thriving and prosperous city until the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which…

Wheel of History
February 13, 2023

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Battle of the Stray Dogs: A Stray Dog’s Brave Stand Against a Group of Soldiers

the Battle of the Stray Dog, a tale of bravery, determination, and good old-fashioned humor

Wheel of History
February 12, 2023

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From Dionysus to Dinner Parties: How an Ancient Greek Ritual Became a Modern Tradition

A brief overview of the origin of the modern custom of toasting, which involves raising a glass and making a toast to someone or something.

Wheel of History
December 16, 2022

Stories

The Heart-Stopping Tale of the Pioneering Surgeon Who Changed the Course of Medicine

Christiaan Barnard performs the first human heart transplant at Groote Shuur Hospital, Cape Town.

The story of the first historic heart transplant and historic achievement in the medical happened.

Wheel of History
December 14, 2022

Stories

He Was So Bad, He Asked For His Own Execution

On November 13, 1989, Westley Allan Dodd attended a “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” showing in Camas, Washington — but he wasn’t there for the movie. He quickly spotted an unattended 6-year-old heading to the restroom after the light went…

Wheel of History
October 28, 2022
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