The city of Persepolis underscored the immense power of ancient Persia
Actors who turned down legendary movie roles – Tom Hanks as Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption
Shaka Zulu, the man who forged a feared empire out of a tiny tribe in southern Africa
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft holds the secrets of a long tradition of magic
“Truly a fairytale”: The enchanting Hohenschwangau Castle, built by King Maximilian of Bavaria
In ancient Rome, don’t even think about spouting philosophy without the right kind of beard
A castle built by the Moors, taken by the Vikings, and conquered by the King of Portugal
“The House of the Rising Sun” predates New Orleans, it begins with 16th century bawdy houses fatal to young men
The chief justice at Salem witch trials accepted “spectral evidence.” Nine hangings later, he didn’t regret it
“Green Eggs and Ham” and the bet Dr. Seuss won that he couldn’t write a book of 50 words
