Crazy History Facts You Won`t Learn Anywhere Else Part 4 #shorts #history #facts

In this fascinating episode of "Crazy History Facts," we dive into some mind-blowing historical revelations that are sure to leave you astonished. Join us as we uncover hidden stories from the past that are rarely mentioned in textbooks or popular media.

Did you know that the University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world, predates the Aztec Empire? But here's an even more astonishing fact: the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, India, was founded approximately 500 years earlier! Discover the rich history and intellectual heritage of this remarkable institution.

Prepare to be captivated by the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock, as we explore a lesser-known aspect of his career. Learn how this legendary filmmaker supervised the production of a groundbreaking documentary about the concentration camps during World War II. The film features original footage captured by the Allied forces, providing a haunting and powerful account of one of humanity's darkest chapters.

Ever wondered about the origin of the term "quarantine"? Join us as we unveil the historical significance of Venice, Italy, during the 14th century and its bold measures to combat the spread of the bubonic plague. Discover how ships arriving from affected areas were required to anchor in isolation for 40 days, a period known as "quaranta giorni" in Italian. This practice not only shaped the destiny of Venice but also gave rise to the concept of quarantine that we still use today.
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Additional information and sources to the breast tax, or "Mulakkaram":
The breast tax, or "Mulakkaram", was a tax imposed on lower caste Hindu women in the Kingdom of Travancore, in present-day Kerala, India, if they wanted to cover their breasts in public. This tax was in effect during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The tax was considered a symbol of the oppression and humiliation faced by the lower caste women, who were not allowed to cover their breasts unless they paid this tax. The amount of tax varied depending on the size of a woman's breasts.

The breast tax is infamous for its association with the story of Nangeli, a woman from the Ezhava community. According to the story, when the tax collector came to her house to collect the tax, Nangeli cut off her breasts and presented them to him on a plantain leaf.
She died from the loss of blood, and her husband, seeing her mutilated body, jumped into her funeral pyre, committing suicide. This event, known as the "Nangeli incident", is said to have sparked a series of protests and revolts against the caste-based taxes, leading to their abolition.

However, it's important to note that the historical accuracy of the Nangeli story is debated among historians. Some argue that there are no contemporary records of the incident and that it first appeared in written records only in the 20th century.
The breast tax and other similar discriminatory practices were eventually abolished in Travancore and other parts of India due to social reform movements and the process of modernization and democratization.

1. Breast tax - Wikipedia: [ Ссылка ]
2. The Breast Tax: [ Ссылка ]: This article discusses the breast tax as a practice designed to maintain the caste system in India.
3. Kerala | The breast tax that wasn't - Telegraph India: [ Ссылка ]
4. The History of Breast Tax and the Revolt of Lower Cast Women in 19th: [ Ссылка ]
5. The woman who cut off her breasts to protest a tax - BBC News: [ Ссылка ]

Please note that the historical accuracy of the events related to the breast tax, especially the story of Nangeli, is a matter of debate among historians.
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