The Emperor Who Gave Up His Crown Twice
ar within his family, a push for independence, the end of slavery, and some weird incest. Such was the life of Pedro I, also known as “the Liberator”, or “the Soldier King”. A member of the House of Braganza (Portuguese: Bragança), young Pedro was born at the turn of...
The Story of the World’s Weirdest Capital City
most countries, the capital coincides with the most heavily-populated cities. However, that’s not always the case: look at Washington D.C. (20th most-populous U.S. city) or Brasília (3rd most-populous Brazilian city). Like D.C. and Brasília, Ngerulmud was built from...
Why the USSR Tried to Ban Weekends
or workers in the Soviet Union, like in many parts of the world during the 20th century, Sunday was a day of rest after six straight days of back-breaking labor. It was also an opportunity to go to church, see relatives, and maybe clean your home. But Sundays were...
