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181. The Dragon Empress: China’s Game of Thrones
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Brutality Knows No Borders
Brutality has been a pervasive characteristic of human societies throughout history, evident in various cultures of seventh-century Eurasia. While many societies, including the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, engaged in violent acts, extreme forms of torture and violence, such as flaying, water torture, and hanging, highlight humanity's dark tendencies. This suggests that despite modern beliefs in civility, humans have maintained a fundamental capacity for brutality across all cultures, indicating that violence and cruelty are not confined to any specific society or era.
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