Ellen Reed

Ellen has been obsessed with logic puzzles, jigsaws, and cryptograms since she was a kid. After learning she was taught how to play chess wrong by a family friend (so they could win), she joined her school chess club and the rest is history.

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Outdated Medieval Laws from England You Won’t Believe Existed

Medieval England was full of laws that, by today’s standards, seem bizarre. Many of these laws reveal a lot about the everyday lives, superstitions, and priorities of people in those times. In an age of castles, knights, and strict religious influence, laws weren’t just about governing behaviour—they also dictated what people wore, how they ate, […]

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16 Unusual Ancient Professions That No Longer Exist

Ever wondered what kinds of jobs people held before modern offices, tech, and industry transformed our working lives? Before computers, factories, and even written records, people worked in professions that sound downright bizarre to us today. Many of these ancient jobs were essential to the survival, culture, or convenience of early societies but are nearly

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15 Places Where You Can Stand Next to Dinosaur Fossils

There’s something magical about seeing fossils and dinosaur skeletons up close. It’s like stepping back into a lost world, filled with towering giants that once roamed the earth. I’ve always found fossils fascinating – they’re like nature’s time capsules, offering us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. So, if you’re as captivated by

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Ancient Stories Carved in Stone: 15 Unmissable Petroglyph Sites

There’s something truly magical about standing in front of a petroglyph, knowing that you’re looking at art created thousands of years ago. These ancient rock carvings provide a window into the lives and beliefs of early humans, capturing moments of history in stone. If you’re like me and have a fascination with these prehistoric artworks,

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The 21 Most Fascinating Mysterous Places On Planet

The world is full of wonders, but some places are so strange, they leave us with more questions than answers. Whether it’s ancient structures that defy explanation, or modern locations tied to unexplainable phenomena, these mysterious places have captured the curiosity of scientists, historians, and adventurers for centuries. What could be hiding in the vast

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