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The Story Of Philip Zimbardo, The Psychologist Whose Controversial Prison Simulation Allegedly Exposed How Ordinary People Turn Evil
Most people know the story of the Stanford Prison Experiment. In 1971, a group of student volunteers agreed to act as guards or prisoners for two weeks. The ensuing cruelty of the guards was so ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Ares, the Greek god of war, was an embodiment of the raw energy and tumult of battle. Unlike his Roman counterpart Mars, who was also associated with agriculture and fatherhood, Ares primarily ...
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How Six Flags New Orleans Sat In Ruins For 20 Years
Originally opened as Jazzland New Orleans in 2000, Six Flags New Orleans was only in operation for about five years before the amusement park was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. In August 2005, the ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion. The Greek gods — and the Roman gods they inspired — ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
The Greek goddess Aphrodite was the Olympian deity of love, beauty, and passion. According to one of the most enchanting tales of her origin, she was born from the sea foam, emerging fully formed off ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Hephaestus, the deity of fire, craftsmanship, and metallurgy, served as the artisan of the Greek gods. Born to Hera, and in some myths, to both Hera and Zeus, Hephaestus’ was born deformed, and as ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Another of the 12 Olympians, Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. Born on the island of Delos alongside her twin brother Apollo, Artemis, ever the protector, was said ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, home, and domestic life, was the eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She was also the first of the 12 Olympians to be swallowed by her father and the last to be ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
One of the most widely beloved of all the Greek gods of the Olympian pantheon, Apollo oversees the domains of light, music, prophecy, and healing. Born on the mythical island of Delos to Zeus and the ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Hermes, the fleet-footed messenger of the Greek gods, was known for his quick wit, charm, and versatility. Hermes primarily served as the herald and emissary for Zeus, king of the 12 Olympians, ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Poseidon was widely revered as the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Known for his volatile temper and commanding presence, Poseidon’s influence encompasses not just the oceans but also ...
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Stefan Fritzl, The Boy Who Survived In A Cellar For 18 Years Alongside His Mother Elisabeth Fritzl
Stefan Fritzl was born into a nightmare. His world had no sunlight and no blue sky. In fact, his world was composed of a tiny basement dungeon where his sadistic grandfather, Josef Fritzl, had ...