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Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Incitatus

During the reign of the Roman Emperor Caligula (AD 37-41), he is said to have appointed his favorite horse, Incitatus, to the position of Consul, which was one of the highest offices in the Roman Republic. Caligula is also said to have planned to build a palace for Incitatus and to have given the horse… Read More »

The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia

The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which took place in December, was a time of revelry and inversion of social norms. During the festival, slaves and masters would swap places, with slaves being treated to elaborate feasts and given temporary freedom to speak their minds. The festival was also marked by gambling, drinking, and gift-giving,… Read More »

Flying Gang

In the 18th century, a group of pirates known as the Flying Gang terrorized the coasts of Europe, using a unique method of attack that involved flying kites to hoist themselves up the sides of ships and then dropping down onto the decks to plunder them. The Flying Gang was led by a notorious pirate… Read More »

One of the craziest historical facts…

One of the craziest historical facts is that during the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907), Emperor Xuanzong had a favorite concubine named Yang Yuhuan who was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. Yang Yuhuan was so beloved by the Emperor that he is said to have neglected his duties and spent most of his time… Read More »