The Celtic Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Celtic gods were extremely tribal and local, with few being universally worshiped. Here are some of the most important gods and goddesses of the ancient Celts.
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How Citizenship Is Determined For Babies Born On International Flights
There are several factors considered regarding the citizenship of an infant born in the air.
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The 1933 Business Plot They Didn't Teach You About In School
The New Deal was complicated, even leading to a bizarre plot to turn America totalitarian. This is the 1933 Business Plot they didn't teach you about in school.
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Catherine The Great's Family Tree Explained
Catherine the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders — even though she wasn't Russian by birth. Here is Catherine the Great's family tree explained.
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The History Behind The Stolen Just Judges Panel From The Ghent Altarpiece
The "Ghent Altarpiece" has been stolen more times than any other work of art. Here is the history behind the stolen "Just Judges" panel from the "Ghent Altarpiece."
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The Truth About Pope Francis' Relationship With The Former Pope
Pope Francis is in the unique position of succeeding a pope who is still alive. Here's the truth about his relationship with the previous pope, Benedict XVI.
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Are Pets Considered Legal Family Members?
The mere fact that pet ownership sky-rocketed during the pandemic, with 1 in 3 Americans choosing to adopt a furry friend, shows how important pets have become.
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The Death Of Ivan The Terrible's Son Explained
Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible largely ruled by fear, but things got out of hand, even for him. Here is the death of Ivan the Terrible's son explained.
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Weirdest Laws In Idaho's State History
From small town ordinances to the ones enacted on the federal level, the laws that govern us can get pretty weird. Idaho is certainly not an exception here.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Medicine Crow
Born in 1913, Joe Medicine Crow became known as a decorated war chief and a celebrated academic. This is the untold truth of Joe Medicine Crow.
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The Mythology Of The Finnish Hero Väinämöinen Explained
Many cultures have a body of myth featuring heroic, even magical figures. That's certainly true of Finland and Väinämöinen, a hero and so much more.
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What Was The Temple Of Hercules Gaditanus?
Once visited by Julius Caesar and Hannibal, the Temple of Hercules Gaditanus has a mythical quality and, thus, has become a "holy grail for archaeologists."
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The Only Type Of Scholarship Ivy League Schools Offer
Ivy League schools are known for being both expensive and difficult to get into, but. they also only offer one type of scholarship. Here's what it is.
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This Cup Is Believed To Be One Of The Oldest Treasures Ever Found In England
One of the most impressive objects in the British Museum is a small golden cup that is believed to be one of its oldest artifacts — the Ringlemere Cup.
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Here's How To Read A Birth Chart
Whether you're devoted to the practice, or just scan it in passing in a magazine, astrology, horoscopes, and their vocabulary have a place in popular culture.
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Here's Who Inherited Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Money After She Died
First lady Jackie Kennedy was widowed after her husband President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
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Here's Who Inherited Wallis Simpson's Money After She Died
The British monarchy, as an institution, has a huge vulnerability: its members keep falling in love. Such was the case with Edward VIII.
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The Real Reason Lorena Bobbitt Was Acquitted Of Her Crimes
Most people know the story of Lorena Bobbitt, especially if they were around in the '90s. She was the woman who famously chopped off her husband's penis.
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The Story Behind Carole King's Song Beautiful
"Beautiful" is one of Carole King's most well-known songs, and it was inspired by a trip on the subway. Here's the story behind the iconic song.
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The Untold History Of The Kantō Massacre
The Great Kantō earthquake that rocked Japan in 1923 caused widespread death and devastation. The tragedy was made worse by the massacres that followed.
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This Lake In Russia Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Lake Karachay in Russia's Ural Mountains is one of the most dangerous places on Earth thanks to Mayak, a radioactive dumping ground for nuclear waste.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Post-Presidency Life
A major question during the 1976 Presidential election was how a new commander-in-chief could possibly regain the trust of the American people.
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What Babe Ruth's Last Months Were Really Like
There is not a name more synonymous with baseball than Babe Ruth. In 1948, Ruth showed he was as mortal as any other person as he sat at death's door.
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This Is How Australia Got Its Name
When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.
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Is This Why We Can't Find The Lost Mural Of The Battle Of Anghiari By Da Vinci?
History is full of tales of lost objects -- relics, art. The hunt continues for many of them, but beyond legend, how do we know the object ever existed?
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The Deadliest Religious Conflicts In History Explained
Religious conflict is a defining feature of today's world, often with devastating effect. Here are some of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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The Story Of The Chew Valley Hoard Discovery
On a damp August day in 2019, two metal-detector enthusiasts were training a small group of friends in the Chew Valley, near Somerset, when they got a beep.
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