The states that formed the Confederate States of America began seceding months before Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration. At his death in April 1865,…
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Whether used to perpetrate evil or break free from the chains of tyranny, warfare has played an integral role in the human…
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Somehow, history seems to glaze over some of the most important female adventurers of all time. While we often hear about Amelia…
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The French Empire officially refers to the geopolitical entity set up by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804, though the French colonial empire is…
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Inspirational quotes about making mistakes are so ubiquitous that they fill entire books, not to mention all those stories of how inventions…
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Archaeologists spend their lives searching for great discoveries that will reveal something amazing about the past. Unfortunately, there are people who love…
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Imagine being either chosen or bestowed the mantle of leadership over a nation, kingdom or empire. You would be excited and happy…
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During the Second World War the US government combined with two other major influencers of public opinion, Hollywood and Madison Avenue, to…
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When it comes to medicine, everybody seems to have an opinion. Regardless of background, status, or financial situation, everybody has to worry…
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Some periods of history are constantly revisited, for various reasons. People love exploring the past and the world that once was, from…