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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…
Uncle Fester Was a WWII Aerial Commando, and Other Celebrities in Wartime
Uncle Fester from The Addams Family was “creepy”, “kooky”, and “altogether ooky” – and also a World War II veteran…
The Real Rosie the Riveter and Other Lesser Known Iconic WWII Facts and Figures
One of World War II’s most famous images, that is seen as iconic today, was hardly noticed by anybody during…
Geriatric Glory: Historic Figures Who Did Amazing Things In Their Old Age
Old age might slow us down, but it need not be a barrier to great accomplishments. Take the woman who…
Attempts to Save the World That Went Disastrously Wrong
Misguided attempts to do good that backfire instead are all too common throughout history. Take that time when Philadelphia decided…
The Most Unlikely Soldiers In The US Civil War
Civil War armies included many foreign-born volunteers. Less so in the Confederate than in the Union Army, where up to…
Weirdest and Pettiest Causes of Wars and Diplomatic Disputes
A dispute can, all too often, escalate into a diplomatic crisis or a bloody war. Even if the initial cause…
Facts About Ancient Egypt They Didn’t Teach In School
The Egyptian civilization of the pharaohs lasted for an incredibly long time – more than three thousand years. To put…
Ingratitude Was All These People Got For Doing the Right Thing
Ingratitude has been the reward of many who saved the day and changed the world. Take the woman who played…
Mysterious Slayings & Crimes Of The Victorian Era
The Victorian era’s best known unsolved slayings are those of Jack the Ripper, whose identity remains as much a mystery…