Between February 1692 and May 1693, colonial Massachusetts was the scene of a mass hysteria sparked by false accusations from several young…
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History
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Most battles are only one of many that help to decide the fate of kingdoms and empires. On occasion, however, there is…
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Shipwrecks, sacrificial slaughter, burial rites, accidents, and flooding create watery graves. Under the proper conditions, these remains can lay undisturbed for thousands…
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Maps reflect our worldview—literally. Far from purely scientific instruments, they are almost always bound with history, mythology, and religion. A study of…
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Depending on which side you’re on, a rebellion can be seen as a struggle of the oppressed, trying to free themselves from…
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History teaches us about ourselves. It tells us what man has done, how his follies have hurt him, and how his virtues…
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Ancient Rome wasn’t known for its enlightened attitude toward women. They were expected to be homemakers and to stay out of public…
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Crypts contain more than just human remains. These subterranean skeleton sanctuaries hold secrets. Artistic masterpieces, relics, and even evidence of disease have…
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Swamps aren’t just for Hollywood anacondas. They’re perfect history pockets. Their general inaccessibility allows artifacts, bodies, and even cities to await discovery…
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We tend to think of the Middle Ages as a lawless time when desperate outlaws roamed the land. While that’s not totally…