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Secret weapon of the conquistadores
Posted on March 3, 2017 | No CommentsAfter the Spanish invaded Mexico in the 1500s, a series of epidemics gripped the native populace leading to the decline of Aztec society. Within 100 […] -
Jousting injuries may have been the cause of Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour
Posted on February 12, 2016 | No CommentsA new study has revealed that Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour may have been due to several severe jousting injuries sustained in his youth. The study, […] -
A Lost Legacy
Posted on September 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe 9th century philosopher, Al-Kindi captured the Islamic quest for knowledge perfectly when he said, “It is fitting for us not to be ashamed of […]