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10 Powerful First Ladies That Actually Drove the US Presidency From Behind the Scenes
It might be surprising to learn that not every woman to act as First Lady in American history has been…
The Surprising Pastimes of 10 of History’s Worst Rulers Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
Running a government or being in charge of a country could be demanding work, so it is unsurprising that many…
12 Historic Little Known Rebellions with Tragic and Bloody Ends
Rebellion is often a tough row to hoe. Even more so if it is a rebellion against powerful and well…
10 Secrets of Nazi Scientists Used as Pawns in The Cold War Arms Race
As World War II drew to an end in Europe, American military planners looked ahead to other conflicts. One was…
These 10 High Stakes Elections in America Were Bought, Rigged, or Stolen
America’s first presidential election was held when the Electoral College unanimously selected George Washington to become president in February of…
12 Royal Deaths that Took a Bizarre and Undignified Turn
Throughout most of history, royals have been mankind's most privileged class. The ones born to the purple got the best…
Shedding New Light on the 10 Most Corrupt Political Machines in American History
In the United States, the term political machine usually carries negative connotations - recognized as a device which distorts democracy.…
These 12 Tragic and Triumphant Teenagers Who Fought in World War II Will Astound You
When World War II broke out, many teenagers in warring countries were forced to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.…
12 Knights and Famous Figures from Medieval Times that Will Blow Your Mind
The Medieval era stretched from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD to the dawn…
12 Details About Rasputin’s Controversial Life Not Many People Know About
Rasputin can be defined as many things. He was an illiterate Siberian peasant, charlatan, mystic, holy wanderer, faith healer, blasphemer,…