In the early 1950s, the CIA started a program called MK-ULTRA. Fearing that the Soviet Union was getting ahead in espionage, they…
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The Middle Ages are an enduring staple of our popular culture; many films, books, and television series draw on the medieval period…
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Although women are often marginalized in history, they have played pivotal roles in a number of societies. Competing in a man’s world,…
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Although most people know him as the hero and leader portrayed in David Lean’s 1962 epic film Lawrence of Arabia, Thomas Edward…
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In 1704, an American girl named Eunice Williams was abducted by Kahnawake Mohawks. When her parents found her, they thought she would…
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When someone dies, the legacy writers begin their work. Biopics and reams of books appear, all extolling the virtues of the heroes…
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How was it possible that slavery was so central in a society where individual freedom was so highly valued? This is one…
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History is full of salacious moments, but most of them aren’t likely to make their way to a history class anytime soon.…
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Medical science in the 21st century is making strides in areas that once seemed like science fiction. As technology rapidly advances, we’re…
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Much of Australia’s history before the arrival of Europeans is unknown because of the lack of written records that allow us to…