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20 Historical Events Seldom Taught in School
American History

20 Historical Events Seldom Taught in School

From the twelve year old American child soldier who became a war hero, to the crazy pilot who flew around…

20 Fabricated U.S Conspiracy Theories from History People Actually Believe
American History

20 Fabricated U.S Conspiracy Theories from History People Actually Believe

Although reality is fascinating, the lives of humans are inevitably constrained by the limitations of ordinary existence. Compared to our…

20 Lesser Known History Facts That Captured Attention
American History

20 Lesser Known History Facts That Captured Attention

History is composed in the main of broad outlines and major stories known by many, and smaller stories and details…

40 Myths and Facts about the War in Vietnam
American History

40 Myths and Facts about the War in Vietnam

By any standard one chooses to measure such things, the American war in Vietnam was one of most divisive events…

This Housewife Became World War II’s Highly Decorated Spy
People

This Housewife Became World War II’s Highly Decorated Spy

In 1942, Odette Sansom, a housewife and mother of three from Somerset, heard a broadcast from the Admiralty appealing for…

20 Lesser Known Battles of World War II That Really Mattered
American History

20 Lesser Known Battles of World War II That Really Mattered

Lasting for six years, during which time more than twenty-four million individuals were killed in battle - as well as…

20 Separatist Movements that Changed History
American History

20 Separatist Movements that Changed History

Involving the withdrawal of a group from a larger political entity, secession is the ultimate objective of separatist movements. Seeking…

Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a.k.a. “Lady Death” Was The Greatest Soviet Female Sniper
People

Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a.k.a. “Lady Death” Was The Greatest Soviet Female Sniper

World War II history is often filled with stories glorifying the bravery of the men who fought to defend their…

Here’s the Scoop on this Dysfunctional Dynasty in History
Ancient History

Here’s the Scoop on this Dysfunctional Dynasty in History

Few ruling families have been as dysfunctional, perverse, or given to more intra-familial murders, than the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled…

20 Times Game of Thrones “Borrowed” From Real History
Ancient History

20 Times Game of Thrones “Borrowed” From Real History

When asked about the inspiration behind his internationally successful fantasy epic series A Song of Ice and Fire, author George…

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