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This Failed Plot Nearly Changed History and the ‘Traitor’ Responsible Turned Into a Symbol of Resistance that Spans Centuries
“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason…
17 Facts about State Visits by Foreign Rulers to the White House Most People Don’t Know
State visits form the prestigious centerpiece of international diplomacy, bringing together the two heads of state from respective nations in…
Sherman’s Other March Was A Lesser Known, Vengeful Attack on South Carolina
Civil War general, William Tecumseh Sherman, is best known in popular culture for his march through Georgia in late 1864,…
20 Facts About the Nazi Occupation of the UK’s Channel Islands
In May of 1940, Nazi Germany invaded the British Channel Islands and claimed it as a new territory for the…
Balloonfest ’86: United Way of Cleveland’s Fatal Fundraiser
Plastic and other forms of contamination are helping to fuel the environmental catastrophe that humans are forcing upon the planet.…
20 Moments Royals Have Met Their Demise
Life is uncertain and, at times, unnecessarily cruel. As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, "nothing can be said to be certain,…
The Eccentric Elisabeth of Bavaria Married Into the Infamous Hapsburg Family and Found Nothing But Tragedy
Empress Elisabeth of Austria was one of the most beautiful women in history and a powerful monarch. Her stunning beauty…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
The Key to the Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar Could be Hidden in Canada
The Knights Templar is an almost legendary group of warrior monks whose story has colored many cultural tales. They are…
This All Black Female Battalion Played A Significant Role In Europe During World War II
During the Civil War, women disguised themselves as men to fight in battle. For the majority of women, the disguises…