Walter Scott invented the historical novel — the genre was created with 'Waverley' in 1814.

The shortest recorded war in history lasted less than an hour between Britain and Zanzibar.

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Knossos was a center of the Minoan civilization.

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Operation Gladio involved secret Cold War networks in Europe.

Fact #1079 · History

The ancient Egyptians developed a 365-day calendar.

Fact #647 · History

Ancient volcanic eruptions shaped prehistoric environments.

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The Gupta Empire is often called the Golden Age of India.

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The 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition.

Fact #1117 · History

The Gupta Empire is often called a Golden Age of India.

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