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Pope John Paul II born, 1920
On May 18, 1920, Karol Jozef Wojtyla is born in the Polish town of Wadowice, 35 miles southwest of Krakow. Wojtyla went on to become Pope John Paul II, history…
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From their accidental discovery to their sale in the classifieds, find out more about the ancient collection of texts.

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Love really can change the world—if you’re a member of one of these famous couples, that is.

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From early Olympians to the Michael Jordan of Roman chariot racing, these seven sportsmen stand among the athletic elite of the ancient world.
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Find out about seven groups of slaves who risked everything for a chance at freedom.

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Get the facts on the ways 5 ancient civilizations rang in the New Year.

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From aqueducts to battlefield surgery, explore 10 inventions that epitomize the innovative spirit of ancient Rome.

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From the earliest recorded peace treaty to ancient board games, discover 11 surprising facts about the Gift of the Nile.

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Find out whether the much-maligned emperor was as crazy as they say.

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