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Heartbreaking Images of the Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan genocide was the mass slaughter of the Tutsi in Rwanda by members of the Hutu majority government. The…
Avenging Custer: Activities that Turned George Armstrong Custer into a Myth
In the summer of 1876, the United States was celebrating the centennial of its independence. The emerging sinews of the…
17 Incredible Things That Never Cease to Amaze Us About Harriet Tubman, A True American Hero
Harriet Tubman is widely regarded as one of the most important Americans who ever lived. Despite her humble origins, she…
16 of History’s Lesser Known Dark Moments That Will Give you Chills
History has no shortage of moments when things seem to be going on their merry - or at least routine…
The Brutality of the Bosnian War Reflected in These Heartbreaking Photographs
The Bosnian War was an armed conflict that took place between 1992 and 1995 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The main…
10 of the Greatest Comebacks in History
Historical comebacks are relatively rare. In the ruthless world of politics, one slip-up can often be enough to derail a…
These 10 Iconic Diaries Will Give You A Window Into the Most Fascinating and Tragic Times in History
For both the dedicated historian and wider reader alike, diaries offer an unrivalled glimpse into past lives. Not only do…
10 Miserable Things a Slave Experience During Life on a Slave Ship
It was known as the ‘Middle Passage’ of the slave journey and it was truly brutal and dehumanizing. After being…
Boozy History: 10 Times Alcohol Helped Shape World History
For thousands of years, humans have been embracing the effects of alcohol. In Ancient Greece, for example, the art of…
10 Facts, Events, and People of the Underground Railroad
It was neither a railroad nor did it run under ground, but it did have stations, conductors, and carried what…