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Time Warp Tales: 17 Historical “Huh’s” That Will Make You Question Everything You Thought You Knew

A user asked what often overlooked historical facts aren't commonly discussed. Here are the top answers from the forum.

ARAB SLAVE TRADE

The Arab Slave Trade, initiated 700 years before the Atlantic Slave Trade & continued till 1960, gets less attention due to the regular castration of enslaved African men, preventing generation of descendants to speak of the atrocities.

NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES WERE AMONG THE LAST ENSLAVERS IN NORTH AMERICA

Native American tribes such as Cherokee, Chickasaw, owned Black slaves. Independence from the Emancipation Proclamation required new treaties to end slavery.

MODERN POSTURAL YOGA

"Modern yoga, practiced largely in the West, is 100 years old, originating in India but influenced by British calisthenics and Swedish gymnastics. Marketed as superior physical and spiritual exercise to affluent Westerners, it continues to serve its target market."

FRENCH MILITARY

"Despite WWII failings, the French military has a notable history. With or without their Celtic predecessors, their victories are numerous."

NO LAND CLAIMS

"Ultimate truth: No land claims exist, only what you or your allies can defend. Borders are proof of this, regardless of agreements or length of stay on the land."<

GERMAN PRISONERS OF WAR

“We treated German prisoners of war (nazis) better than we treated interned Japanese Americans.”

NAPOLEON DIDN’T INVADE RUSSIA IN WINTER

“Napoleon didn’t invade Russia in winter. He invaded in June.”

THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE

"The Egyptian Empire endured 4000 years, accomplishing much. Today, 'old' is only 100 years. Our progress in 300 years is fascinating."

UNITED STATES SPY AGENCIES HIRED NAZIS

"U.S. spy agencies hired ex-Nazis during the Cold War, causing personnel like Virginia Hall to work with her former enemies. Read her biography here."

THE AZTECS WERE HORRIFIC PEOPLE

"The Aztecs practiced brutal rituals like live flaying as worship. When Cortez invaded, local tribes supported him, wanting the Aztecs gone."

AUGUSTUS

“Augustus lost two whole legions at Teutoburg. That’s about 20,000 troops, and that’s terrible.”

AFRICAN COLONIES

"Germany isn't just about the Nazis. It's about our past actions in African colonies before Hitler. It wasn't until 2021 that we openly admitted to the Genocide on Herero and Nama."

HITLER WAS VERY POPULAR IN THE WEST

"Hitler was considered more incredible than Einstein, according to a 1939 poll at Princeton University. Source."

CANADA AND PRISON CAMPS

"During World War II, Canada's German POW camps were so hospitable, prisoners were given jobs and trusted with weapons for hunting. Despite the freedom, all returned voluntarily. The harshest punishment? Returning to a war-ravaged home. Nevertheless, many later returned to Canada as tourists or settlers."

SWITZERLAND CONCENTRATION CAMP

“Switzerland operated a concentration camp for allied POWs (Prisoner Of War) during World War II and treated them massively contradictory to the terms of the Geneva Conventions.”

UNITED KINGDOM OUTLAWED SLAVERY

“The United Kingdom outlawed slavery 60-odd years before the American Civil War.”

THE LAST ANTI-JEWISH PROGRAMS

“One of the last known anti-Jewish pogroms in Poland took place in the summer of 1946.”

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15 “Non-Religious” Cults: Are You Part of Any?

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15 Physical Traits That Might Make You Less Dateable

Physical attraction is an essential factor in many romantic relationships. However, it’s important to remember that everyone has different preferences. Read here. 

The Exodus: Why People Are Leaving Religion in Droves

Religion is complex; understand why people abandon it here. Originally published on Mrs. Daaku Studio.