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Why Don’t Chinese Swords Get the Katana Hype? Unpacking the Myths, Media, and Martial Arts

History of Things

Why Don’t Chinese Swords Get the Katana Hype? Unpacking the Myths, Media, and Martial Arts

Historians reveal why Chinese swords seem “flimsy” in shows and why the katana became the world’s most iconic blade.

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Aug 6, 2025

What Happened to Carthage’s Breadbasket? The Rise and Fall of North Africa’s Food Powerhouse

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What Happened to Carthage’s Breadbasket? The Rise and Fall of North Africa’s Food Powerhouse

How a land that once fed Rome became a shadow of its former self—and what history buffs can learn from the story

BY BananaKing

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Aug 5, 2025

How the Tomato Went from Aztec Gardens to the Heart of Italian Cuisine

History of Things

How the Tomato Went from Aztec Gardens to the Heart of Italian Cuisine

Why Italy’s most famous ingredient came from a continent it never colonized—and what history buffs can learn from this juicy journey

BY BananaKing

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Jul 30, 2025

Pineapple Pizza and Olympic Drama: How Food Fights and Fencing Sparked a 2024 Showdown

History of Things

Pineapple Pizza and Olympic Drama: How Food Fights and Fencing Sparked a 2024 Showdown

What the Olympic fencing final between Hong Kong and Italy—and a slice of pineapple pizza—teach us about history, rivalry, and cultural myths

BY BananaKing

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Jul 29, 2025

Why the Japanese Katana Captivates the World: The Sword That’s More Than Just a Blade

History of Things

Why the Japanese Katana Captivates the World: The Sword That’s More Than Just a Blade

How History, Craftsmanship, and Samurai Spirit Forged a Legend

BY BananaKing

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Jul 18, 2025

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