• king tut's mask
    By Benito Cereno

    The Curse Of The Pharaohs Explained

    The curse of the pharaohs is a long-held belief that archaeologists and others who come into contact with Egyptian artifacts will be caused by the spirits of pharaohs. The curse of the pharaohs originated after the death of Lord Carnarvon, who helped open the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922.

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  • Medieval feast
    By Jeff Somers

    What It Was Really Like On New Year's, 1000 AD

    The beginning of a new year has always been cause for celebration, introspection, and superstition, but as we saw in 1999 when Y2K was a thing, it's also a time for fear, uncertainty, and doubt. It wasn't so different 1,000 years ago. Here's what it was really like on New Year's, 1000 AD.

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  • Carved relief of Vestal Virgins, Art Institute of Chicago
    By Sarah Crocker

    What It Was Really Like To Be A Vestal Virgin

    Vestal Virgins in ancient Rome were typically upper-class women selected to serve the goddess of the hearth, Vesta. What it was really like to be a Vestal Virgin included keeping the sacred flame at the Temple of Vesta going, performing rituals, and taking a vow of chastity for 30 years.

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  • A dead victim of cholera at Sunderland in 1832. Coloured lithograph by IWG
    By Kate Sullivan

    The Messed Up History Of Cholera

    Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps and is transmitted through contaminated food and water.

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  • Andrew Johnson
    By Daniel Johnson

    The Worst Vice Presidents In American History

    Certain U.S. vice presidents would have done better staying away from Pennsylvania Avenue. And some of them found themselves promoted to the highest office in the world and failing just as much as they did as vice presidents. These are the worst vice presidents in American history.

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  • Lord Byron portrait
    By S. Flannagan

    The Crazy True Story Of Lord Byron

    Lord Byron was a Romantic poet, aristocrat, and British politician best known for the works of Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage in the 19th century. The crazy true story of Lord Byron includes fame, fortune, and a wild string of affairs across Europe until his death at age 36 in Greece.

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  • Medieval knight
    By Becki Robins

    What It Was Really Like To Be A Medieval Knight

    Thanks to Hollywood, modern people think being a medieval knight would be cool. But we are wrong, oh so very wrong. You may want to hold off on teleporting back through time to claim your title as Sir Whatever until after you've read about what it was really like to be a medieval knight.

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  • Rendering of The Titanic
    By Jeff Somers

    Things Titanic Got Wrong About The Real-Life Disaster

    1997's Titanic, starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, was a phenomenon upon release. But nothing is perfect, except perhaps Leo's hair. Despite Cameron's eye for detail, there are still a few things wrong with the film. Here are things Titanic got wrong about the real-life disaster.

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  • Fall traditional homemade apple and pumpkin pie for autumn holiday.
    By Marina Manoukian

    The Long History Of Pie Explained

    Pies today come in every shape and size and have transformed in every culture they've come into contact with. This is the long history of pie explained.

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  • Buggles
    By Brian Boone

    What It Was Really Like To Be The First Music Video On MTV

    Music and television changed forever in 1981, when MTV began broadcasting over America's nascent cable television systems. The very first music video played on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles. This is what it was really like to be the first music video on MTV.

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  • Carrie Fisher in 2015
    By Natasha Lavender

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Carrie Fisher

    Actress and humorist Carrie Fisher had an incredibly unusual life story. As the daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher earned an iconic role in the original Star Wars trilogy. But behind Princess Leia was the tragic story of drug addiction, bipolar disorder, and sour marriages.

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  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    By Branden C. Potter

    The History Of The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Explained

    It's perhaps the most famous sidewalk in the world, but not many people know the true history of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, even though it has some very interesting tales to be told. Here is the history of the Hollywood Walk of Fame explained.

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  • Stevie Nicks 2019
    By Jan MacKell Collins

    Tragic Details About Stevie Nicks

    Stevie Nicks, legendary solo artist and member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, has lived hard in her five-decade career.

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  • Elizabeth I of England, the Armada Portrait, 1588
    By Sarah Crocker

    The Truth About Queen Elizabeth I's Iconic Look

    Queen Elizabeth I had to think very carefully about how she presented herself. She had to appear powerful in order to uphold her royal status and push back against the stereotype of a weak woman, alone and unfit to rule. This is the truth about Queen Elizabeth I's iconic look.

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  • Michael Jackson
    By Brian Boone

    The Untold Truth Of Michael Jackson's Thriller Video

    Michael Jackson had a huge 1983. He sold millions of copies of his album Thriller and starred in one of the most popular, famous, and well-produced music videos of all time. This is the untold truth of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.

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