The saying goes that history is written by the winners, but what happens when none of the winners can agree on what…
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History
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Although the number of people killed by the Spanish Inquisition has been exaggerated into the hundreds of thousands or even millions over…
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After World War II, an estimated 2.5 million East Germans fled to West Germany. East Germany had lost a sixth of its…
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The human mind seems to be programmed to think that things did not happen unless one can personally recall it happening. Historians…
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Some people just look cool. Whatever they do, others will want to emulate it in hopes that a little of that magical…
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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…