15 Surprising Facts About Marco Polo
(via mental_floss) Born in the Republic of Venice in 1254, Marco Polo was a trader, traveler, and adventurer, who (probably*)
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World History
What if the British Empire Reunited Today?
(via Real Life Lore) In 1921, at the territorial height of the British Empire, 23 percent of the world’s population
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Ridiculous History: How an Irish Beer Became the Authority on World Records
(via How Stuff Works) From the world’s longest paper airplane flight to the world’s largest beer tasting, Guinness World Records
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15 Surprising Facts About Marco Polo
(via mental_floss) Born in the Republic of Venice in 1254, Marco Polo was a trader, traveler, and adventurer, who (probably*)
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Jade Burial Suits – Chinese Armor for the Afterlife
(via The Vintage News) Jade burial suits were commonly used in ancient times as an afterlife armor for wealthy aristocrats
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