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The U.S. Government Secretly Tested Weapons on the Citizens of St. Louis
There are many disturbing images from the 1950s days of the Cold War, not the least of which are the films of school children crawling under their desks as a means of…
Politics
Today in History: The Magna Carta is Sealed (1215)
The Magna Carta is often considered one of the most important political documents in all of history. The Magna Carta…
Crime
These Dutch Men Were So Angry at Their Prime Minister, They Did the Unthinkable
These days, the ending of a political career is usually peaceful. Of course, in times of war, that isn't always…
General
The United States Government Killed Thousands During Prohibition
The years Prohibition was in effect are some of the most interesting to study in American History. Surprisingly, there is…
Civil War
To Preserve the Union: 6 Advantages That Helped the North Win the Civil War
There is a lot of conjecture over why the American Civil War ended the way it did. The truth is…