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From pharaohs to empresses: 10 women rulers in history

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8 min   Discover   From pharaohs to empresses: 10 women rulers in history     Just by opening a history book, we can see that the overwhelming majority of rulers and kings across the centuries have been men. Despite women repeatedly proving their talent for politics, diplomacy, and leadership, inheritance laws, societal prejudices, and cultural traditions have favored men as leaders. But once in a while, those same rules and traditions played out in favor of a woman, giving her the chance to show what the "fairer sex" can do if given the opportunity. Here are 10 women who ruled empires and kingdoms on their own right.   Read Full Article

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11 things you might not know about the Bible

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The mysteries of Scripture 11 things you might not know about the Bible 6 min. The Bible, the Tanakh, the Holy Scriptures, the Word of God: there are many names for this millennial text, but do they all refer to the same thing? Under the name ‘Bible’ —from the Greek biblia, ‘books’— we find different texts, some longer than others, connected to different faiths and traditions. What makes up the Bible? How does it vary from tradition to tradition? What was its original language? Keep on reading to find out the answer to these questions and other interesting facts about this sacred text. Read full article

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Who is the "Big Kahuna" in your life? The history of 10 iconic nicknames     When we look at how English speakers describe the people in charge, we find a colorful catalog of metaphors. Instead of using formal titles like "master" or "director", we have spent centuries inventing funny nicknames to describe the folks at the top. Many of these terms have fascinating histories. Some started on the stage, others in bowling alleys, and some in the courts of the 18th century. Here are 10 of the most famous nicknames used to refer to important people, along with the surprising stories of how they entered our vocabulary.   Learn more

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