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In 1816, the Island of Tristan da Cunha was colonised by a Scottish corporal from Kelso after the death of Napoleon.
In ancient Rome, a father was legally allowed to kill anyone in his family.
Queen Victoria disliked being pregnant and hated viewed breast-feeding and famously said newborn babies were ugly
During WWII, when the Japanese invaded Alaska more Americans were killed than at Pearl Harbor #MuseumFacts
In 1928, Henry Pearce, an Olympic rower stopped mid-race to allow ducklings to pass by him & he still won the race
In 15 years of ruling, Alexander the Great never lost a single battle. His tactics are still studied today.
Ancient Romans celebrated "Saturnalia", a festival in which slaves and their masters would exchange roles.
Historians believe, King Alfred was probably the best king to serve Britain. He created a navy, established law, stable economy & education.
Incan Emperor Pachacuti allegedly made bone-flutes and skin-drums from the bodies of his conquered enemies. He also wore necklaces made of their teeth.