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All Aboard The Orphan Train: How One Man’s Idea Saved Thousands Of Children
Adoption, as we think of it today, has changed drastically over time. So has the meaning behind the phrase "putting…
What the World Doesn’t Know About Pin-Up Girls
When most of us think about Pin-up Girls, your mind most likely goes to vintage vixens from World War II,…
20 Important Historical Firsts Achieved by the Soviet Space Program
Space, the final frontier, played a central role in the post-World War Two era which came to be defined by…
16 Terrifying Facts About Mental Asylums in the Early 20th Century
Few institutions in history evoke more horror than the turn of the 20th century “lunatic asylums.” Infamous for involuntary committals…
20 of History’s Most Devastating Plagues and Epidemics
Whilst security concerns typically revolve around armies and nations, the greatest threat to humanity throughout our brief existence comes instead…
Muslim Americans have Much Deeper Roots in Our Country’s History than Many Care to Admit
Over the past few years, Muslims have frequently found themselves at the center of debates regarding religious freedom in the…
40 Unsung Heroes of Black History We Should All Learn About This Month
February is Black History Month. While schools feature Black history this month, most students will only hear about the same…
Henry VIII’s “Ugly” Wife Ended Up Having The Last Laugh
As one of history’s most infamous kings, Henry VIII of England is most well known for one thing: his seemingly…
26 Facts About One of History’s Greatest Villains, Herod the Great
One of history’s great villains, Herod the Great is best known for his attempt to remove his rival, the “King…
32 Inspirational Moments Eleanor Roosevelt Gave the World
Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman who fought not only for women’s rights but for all of the poor and oppressed.…