Sometimes, it can be very difficult to distinguish historical fact from historical fiction. In some cases, the lack of solid evidence makes…
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Rituals are as old as mankind’s first thought. Modern ceremonies are mostly religious, but in the past, they held a wider purview.…
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In the United States, Hurricane Harvey unleashed a series of the nation’s most devastating floods. 35,000 sought refuge in shelters as thousands…
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Duels have been commonplace throughout history and have taken many forms. Many centuries ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see gallant gentlemen both…
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The world’s powers have to be ready for anything. After all, war could break out at any moment, and they have to…
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At its heart, forgery is the misrepresentation of one item for something of higher value. Although many people are impressed by great…
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The saying goes that history is written by the victors, and that holds very true when it comes to World War II.…
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The Allied and Axis powers made extensive use of propaganda during World War II. The major belligerents even set up dedicated offices…
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Throughout US history, the working class has fought for better wages and working conditions. These struggles often became violent, and it is…
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For most, history class in grade school was a dry, tedious affair. Memorize names, memorize dates, repeat. But as any veteran reader…