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Hluboká, the most romantic castle in Bohemia: Built in 13th century, it was re-modeled to look like a Tudor residence in 19th century Strangeness 8 years ago by Kate Bulo
Women workers of WWI: They were vital part of war effort, with the munitions factories especially hazardous, causing injuries and poisonings News 8 years ago by Goran Blazeski
The Colosseum opens its top levels after decades of being inaccessible to the public News 8 years ago by Stefan Andrews
A comet appearing after assassination of Julius Caesar made Romans believe he was a deity Strangeness 8 years ago by Domagoj Valjak
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