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On This Day – December 4th
December usually means a great deal to many people. For some, it’s a time of cheer and love. For others, it can be particularly lonely and cold. That is why it is so important to consider others every day this month and everything each day might bring them. For example, here is what December 4th …
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On This Day – December 3rd
By December 3rd, holiday music is usually thumping out everywhere, town lights are all up, and people tend to feel a bit jollier! But, December isn’t all about holiday cheer. Here are some of the most important things to have taken place on this December day, December 3rd.
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On This Day – December 2nd
By now, we fully expect that you’ve got the advent calendars out, and are counting down the days to your favourite time of year! But, before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s take a moment to appreciate all that every day of December brings. For example, here are some of the most interesting things …
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10 Revealing Facts about the Rosetta Stone
We have all heard about Rosetta Stone and maybe even how useful it is for us to learn languages! But, before all that, the Rosetta Stone was one of the most useful and famous artifacts in the world. Here are some fun facts about the Rosetta Stone. 1. It was a deciphering tool. The Rosetta …
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On This Day – December 1st
For many of us, December 1st marks the beginning of the jolliest month of the year! It’s all about twinkling lights, presents, family time, and great meals. But, for many others throughout history, December 1st has had a very different and all too important meaning. Here are some of the most important things to know …
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10 Astonishing Facts about Amun, Egyptian God of the Air
Egyptian mythology is seemingly endless – teeming with fantastic deities and tales that people still follow to this day. One of the most important gods to arise from Egyptian legend is that of Amun, otherwise known as the god of the air. He was worshiped nationally across Egypt – making him one of the most …
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On This Day – November 30th
It’s the last day of the month, and we are all ready to start December! However, before we say goodbye to November, it’s important to honour all the things that make its last day so special. For example, here are some of the most interesting things about November 30th – and we share some famous …
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9 Guiding Facts about Anubis, the Egyptian God
Of all the gods and goddesses in Egyptian lore, Anubis is perhaps one of the most recognizable. He had a pivotal role in helping mortal souls transfer to the land of the dead – and as such, was revered for being extremely powerful and influential. But how much do you really know about the god …
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On This Day – November 29th
The 29th of November is nothing short of extraordinary. We know it does not get the recognition it deserves, so, to help alter that, here are some of the most important things you should know about today! If you’re celebrating an occasion of your own today, consider this an extra treat – we’ve also brought …
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10 Roaring Facts about the Russian Revolution
Russia is a nation with a tumultuous history, one that’s still ongoing – and one of the landmark moments in the country’s past is the Russian Revolution, which took place during World War I. During a period of intensive revolution against the Tsarist regime, Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin took over the state and eventually …
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