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Is It True That...?

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Did democracy actually originate in Greece? Was the plague the worst epidemic of all time? And did we really work harder in the past than we do today? Is it true that ...? questions what we think we know and takes another look at history.

...Democracy Was Invented In Greece?

...Democracy Was Invented In Greece? 24m Democracy is widespread today - but what do we actually mean by the word? Participative democracy existed in…

...The Plague Was the Worst Epidemic Ever?

...The Plague Was the Worst Epidemic Ever? 24m The Black Death was a catastrophe for Europe killing half of the population of the continent in the…

...We Used to Work More?

...We Used to Work More? 24m Do we work more today than in the distant past? Hunter-gatherers often got by with little effort, and…

...We Always Believed in God?

...We Always Believed in God? 25m For as long as we can remember, human beings have expressed belief in higher deities in art, rituals,…

...The Library of Alexandria Burned Down?

...The Library of Alexandria Burned Down? 24m The Library of Alexandria was considered a treasure trove of knowledge - and its loss shows how fragile…

...Vibrators Were Invented for Female Pleasure?

...Vibrators Were Invented for Female Pleasure? 19m According to a widely believed story, the vibrator was the brainchild of male doctors who wanted to treat…

...We Used to Die Younger in the Past?

...We Used to Die Younger in the Past? 23m Advances in agriculture, hygiene and medicine have steadily increased average life expectancy throughout history. But even in the…

...Hitler Invented the Autobahn?

...Hitler Invented the Autobahn? 24m Many believe that Hitler invented the Autobahn, boosting the German economy and solving unemployment in the process. But…

...The Steam Engine Started the Industrial Revolution?

...The Steam Engine Started the Industrial Revolution? 23m The steam engine marked the beginning of the fossil fuel era. But was it really this invention that…

...Bartering Was the First Form of Money?

...Bartering Was the First Form of Money? 23m A world without money? It is hard to imagine - but it did exist. But was bartering really…

...Men Have Always Worn Trousers?

...Men Have Always Worn Trousers? 23m What does what we wear reveal about our society? Who determines what is considered masculine or feminine? From…

...Beauty Standards Have Always Been the Same?

...Beauty Standards Have Always Been the Same? 24m Beauty has shaped our thoughts and feelings from ancient times to the present day. Who do we find…

...Julius Caesar Was Born by C-Section?

...Julius Caesar Was Born by C-Section? 24m A caesarean has become a common way to give birth, but until the 19th century, it was a…

...We All Believed the World Was Flat?

...We All Believed the World Was Flat? 23m Did everyone think that the Earth was a flat disc until Christopher Columbus boldly attempted to prove otherwise…

...There Was No Hygiene in the Middle Ages?

...There Was No Hygiene in the Middle Ages? 21m With chivalrous Knights, great castles and high adventure, the Middle Ages have always fascinated us. While fans of…

...Decadence Caused the Fall of Rome?

...Decadence Caused the Fall of Rome? 24m Military victories, efficient administration, flourishing trade, innovative technologies: the Roman Empire is the archetype of a successful empire.…

Education Serves the Common Good?

Education Serves the Common Good? 24m Education is seen today as one of the pillars of a modern, democratic society. Yet its historical roots…

Pirates Were Always Bad?

Pirates Were Always Bad? 23m They sailed under the flag of the skull and crossbones - as the self-proclaimed enemies of all mankind.…

... Collective Ownership is Doomed to Fail?

... Collective Ownership is Doomed to Fail? 24m The Tragedy of the Commons theory posits that a valuable and finite resource, freely available to everyone, will…

...Pasta Was Made in Italy?

...Pasta Was Made in Italy? 23m Who doesn't love pasta? It's conquered the world, but Italians love it most. But did they really invent…

Men and Women Have Never Been Equal?

Men and Women Have Never Been Equal? 24m From Iceland’s women’s strike in 1975 right back to strong Viking women and the very first human settlements,…

...We have always gone on strike?

...We have always gone on strike? 22m

...Secret agents have no qualms of conscience?

...Secret agents have no qualms of conscience? 23m

...We all used to speak the same language?

...We all used to speak the same language? 24m

...We used to live in harmony with nature?

...We used to live in harmony with nature? 25m

...Borders Have Always Existed?

...Borders Have Always Existed? 24m 250,000 kilometres of borders stretch across the world todaya nd even on the oldest maps they are everywhere.…

...Migrations were not as numerous in the past?

...Migrations were not as numerous in the past? 22m

...Childhood Is A Modern Invention?

...Childhood Is A Modern Invention? 23m In the past, childhood did not exist: Children had to go out into the fields and work alongside…

...We Have Always Eaten Meat?

...We Have Always Eaten Meat? 23m People eat meat - all over the world in the most diverse cultures. But have they always done…

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