We tend to think of history like a comic book: we have heroes, we have villains, the end. But that is not…
Figures
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Stuck in stories that are embellished or written with old facts, famous figures often do not bring their entire selves to the…
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A posthumous pardon is a form of symbolic redemption; a way of trying to right a wrong and redeem a reputation that…
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History is a funny thing. Laid out in a textbook, it all seems rather simple. Fact follows fact, and each historical event…
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By donating a lot of money to hospitals and universities to have their names emblazoned on buildings, the wealthy can ensure that…
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We all like to indulge our appetites every now and then. Maybe eat a bit more than we should. Maybe try out…
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We all have hidden talents that we like to break out every now and then to show off. Famous people are no…
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Misc.
10 Historical and Mythical Figures You Didn’t Realize Were (Probably) Queer
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasFrom Ancient Egypt to the Classical era to the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery, non-heteronormativity has long been a fact of…
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Life is short. We have only a certain number of years to make an impact on the world before Fate snatches us…
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In 2013, the remains of King Richard III were found in the unlikely location under a carpark (parking lot) in Leicester, England.…
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