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The Founder of Modern Sweden
ustav Vasa, born around 1496, was the king of Sweden between 1523 and 1560 and regent two years earlier, during the liberation war. His rise to power started as a rebellion against Unionist King Kristian II after the Stockholm struggles, which coincided with the end...
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...
The Untold Side of Galileo’s Affair
alileo Galilei was one of the most renowned scholars of the Renaissance. Astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician, Galilei played a key role in the Scientific Revolution and remained in history for his conflict with the Roman Inquisition: as a...
