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The Real Robinson Crusoe, and Other Fascinating Historic Survival Accounts
The survival of Alexander Selkirk for years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the eighteenth century was one of the era’s most gripping real life adventures. It attracted significant attention,…
American History
Oppenheimer: What We Realized The Movie Leaves Out
Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer (2023) had a formidable rival during the summer blockbuster season. The quiet story of J Robert Oppenheimer’s…
Strange History
Mad Myths in History that Just Won’t Go Away
Saint Patrick’s biography has many great stories. Unfortunately, some of the best ones are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. And…