Winston Churchill is a political hero, a Nobel Prize winner, and a man sure to be remembered for centuries as one of…
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In 1804, Lewis and Clark began a historic journey across the United States in search of the western passage. Their expedition would…
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We write history as a battle between heroes and monsters. But even the darkest shade of black retains a glimmer of light.…
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The Habsburgs were one of Europe’s greatest royal dynasties. Over the centuries, branches of the family ruled countries as diverse as modern…
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For 1,000 years after the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Empire of Byzantium stood strong. Ancient and powerful, the Byzantine court…
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Never mind lunatics taking over the asylum; history shows they’ve always been in charge. From human experimenters to genocidal maniacs, here are…
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The legend of Pocahontas and explorer John Smith is cherished as one of the most touching love stories in American history. The…
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Nowadays, we have a decent understanding of mental health and many who need help can find it in psychiatric hospitals. That was…
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In ancient times, the term barbarian referred to any group or tribe that wasn’t part of the great European civilizations, namely the…
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Some of the festivals we celebrate today can seem quite extraordinary. Just think about the Spanish festival La Tomatina, which is the…