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10 Peculiar and Popular Vacation Hot Spots of the 19th Century
There is no doubt that the American ritual of the summer vacation became de rigeur with the expansion of the…
8 Real Escapes from the Second World War Make Hollywood Movies Look Tame
Escaping prisoners of war enduring heart in the throat tension as they first slip away from their captors and then…
12 Odd Details History Books Don’t Tell You about the Life and Reign of the Infamous Henry VIII
Henry Tudor was never meant to be King. Born on June 23, 1491, he was the second son and third…
8 Soviet Union Spies Stationed in the United States Who Did Serious Damage
When most Americans think of Soviet spying in the United States their thoughts turn to the Cold War. This ignores…
12 of History’s Most Baffling Mass Hysteria Outbreaks
Mass hysteria, or collective delusion outbreaks, are more common than people realize. Most are familiar with some of history's most…
Money, Mistresses & Mayhem: How Charles II’s Womanizing Almost Destroyed Britain
After his father was executed at Whitehall in 1649, Charles II went on the run to avoid the same fate.…
Nine “Soiled Doves” Who Changed the Face of the Old West
They have been called by various euphemisms in film, novels, television shows, and songs. Saloon girls, soiled doves, ladies of…
Nine Propaganda Methods the Government Used During World War II to Control the Public
Propaganda is the deliberate spreading of ideas or information for the purpose of shaping public opinion. Often it is disguised…
The Truth of Caligula’s Wild Ship Party Uncovered
The emperor Caligula is infamous for a whole host of reasons. According to the ancient sources, when he wasn’t busy…
When the Lower Class Fights Back: 12 of History’s Greatest Peasant Revolts
Most people today grew up and live in societies in which concepts such as egalitarianism and equal treatment before the…