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Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
This Man-Made Famine Killed Millions in the 30s But was Denied by the Soviet Union
Holodomor has a grizzly translation; it literally means "death by hunger "(specifically through being worked to death). It was the…
Today In History: 1400, King Richard II Starved To Death In The Tower Of London
In contemporary society, Richard II is most often recounted through Shakespeare’s depiction of him as a vengeful, ruthless, tyrannical ruler.…
This Day In History: 1945, Allied Forces Vigorously, Viciously Bomb Dresden
On February 13, 1945, American and British forces began a massive bombing on the German city of Dresden that continues…
This Day In History: An Explosion In 1981 Rocked Louisville, Kentucky
The idea that the number 13 is unlucky is believed by some people more than it is for others. Anyone…
The 19th Century Terrorist Who Left Paris Burning
The French anarchist Émile Henry was just twenty-one years old when he rocked the streets of Paris for the last…
This Day In History: The Germans Sink The SS California (1917)
On this day in 1917, a German U-Boat attacked and sank the SS California, a passenger ship. This incident resulted…
This Day In History: The Russians Nearly Launch Nuclear Missiles (1995)
On this day in history, the world narrowly avoided a nuclear disaster, all because of a misunderstanding. On January 25, 1995,…
This Day In History: An Earthquake Devastated Chile, Killing Tens of Thousands (1939)
On this day in history, a terrible earthquake devastated the Latin American country of Chile. On January 24, 1939, an…
What Really Happened to the Crew of the Mary Celeste?
The disappearance of the Mary Celeste’s crew is one of the most enduring maritime mysteries of all time. When the…