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Genghis Khan Burial
February 27, 2013

Where is Genghis Khan buried?

The mystery began on August 18, 1227, when Mongol leader Genghis Khan died of unknown causes while leading a military campaign in China. According to ...
Marie-Antoinette
October 24, 2012

Did Marie-Antoinette really say “Let them eat cake”?

It’s one of the most famous quotes in history. At some point around 1789, when being told that her French subjects had no bread, Marie-Antoinette ...
King Arthur
August 29, 2012

Was King Arthur a real person?

We’ve all heard stories about King Arthur of Camelot, who according to medieval legend led British forces (including his trusted Knights of the Round ...