How Historically Accurate Is The Movie The Alamo?
Hollywood never tires of releasing movies that tell the "real, true" history of an event. "The Alamo" from 2004 is one of the better examples.
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How Many Dynasties Has Ancient Egypt Been Divided Into?
There's something about ancient Egypt that continues to ignite the imagination, even 2,000 years after it was absorbed into the Roman Empire.
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The Legend Of The Spider Woman Explained
The legend of the Spider Woman has nothing to do with the villain of a Sherlock Holmes film or with Marvel Comic's character, but there is something in common.
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The History Of Makeup In Ancient Egypt Explained
Sophisticated makeup routines and beauty regimens didn't just arise with mall culture. Much of what we apply to our faces is rooted in Ancient Egypt.
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The Untold Truth Of The Architect Behind The 1893 World's Fair
Daniel Burnham was the architect of the 1863 World's Fair. A relatively unknown figure in most circles, his life had some surprising twists and turns.
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Lindsey Buckingham Wasn't The First Person Fired From Fleetwood Mac
It's not unusual for a band to fire one of its members. Fleetwood Mac dumped Lindsey Buckingham in 2018. But he wasn't the first member to be canned.
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The Sad Death Of Oppenheimer, The Man Who Invented The Atomic Bomb
Einstein did not have a hand in designing or building the first atomic weapons. That responsibility was given to J. Robert Oppenheimer of the Manhattan Project.
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The Biggest Theories About The Tunguska Event: What Really Happened?
You'd think that with the probable force of the blast, there'd be more evidence about the source of the Tunguska Event in Siberia. At least theories abound.
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Did Three US Presidents Really Die On The 4th Of July?
There are 365 days in a calendar year -- 366 in a leap year -- so what are the odds that three former presidents would die on the same day of the month?
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Marvel's Black Widow: The Real-Life Historical Inspirations
Marvel's Black Widow, or Natasha Romanoff, was born, raised, and trained in the Soviet Union. While not real, there is some truth to the character's origin.
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Diaries From Famous People Published After They Died
Maybe you snooped into a sibling's dresser and discovered a badly-hidden diary. And proceeded to read. The diaries of deceased celebrities are hot items, too.
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Proposed States In The U.S. That Never Happened
Here are some of the proposed states that failed to receive admittance to the U.S. and some currently pushing for recognition that might still get their chance.
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Did The Ark Of The Covenant Really Exist?
The Bible is full of mysteries that have fascinated historians and believers for thousands of years. One is the legendary Ark of the Covenant artifact.
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The Mysterious Case Of Dr. Hawley Crippen
Dr. Hawley Crippen was born on September 11, 1862, in Michigan, where he obtained a homeopathic medical degree, had a wife and son, and became a widower.
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Tecumseh's Curse Fully Explained
Tecumseh's Curse has allegedly plagued U.S. presidents for over a century, dooming presidents elected in years ending with zero to an untimely death.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Unbroken?
In 2014, Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken" premiered on Christmas in the U.S. The film covers the hardship faced by 1936 Olympian Louis Zamperini during World War II.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Beale Cyphers
The lure of hidden treasure has been a staple of fiction and popular culture for centuries. Let's take a look a the unsolved mystery of the Beale Cyphers.
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How Crips Founder Stanley 'Tookie' Williams Died
In 1969, Stanley "Tookie" Williams and Raymond Washington founded the Crips, a Los Angeles group initially geared toward combating injustice.
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The Tragic Death Of WWII Corporal Ira Hayes
Everyone knows the iconic image of soldiers raising the American flag on Iwo Jima, but few know the tragic history of Ira Hayes -- one of the men pictured.
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The Truth About Willie Nelson Smoking Pot On The White House Roof
One of the legendary stories about Willie Nelson is that he smoked a joint on the roof of the White house. Here is the truth about that story.
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The Cursed Tomb Of Casimir IV Jagiellon Explained
Casimir IV Jagiellon was the Grand duke of Lithuania who later became king of Poland in 1447, and some believe his tomb is cursed. Let's look at this claim.
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Here's What Would Happen If Prince Charles Died Before The Queen
The Queen of England has spent more than 70 years as the leading royal. Here's what would happen if Prince Charles died before her.
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The Messed Up Truth About Horror Novelist Shirley Jackson
There's more to author Shirley Jackson than her well-known short story about a small town's violent annual ritual, "The Lottery," published in 1948.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Hasanlu Lovers
The Hasanlu Lovers are two skeletons that were discovered in a bin-like structure of mudbrick and plaster with their arms intertwined. Here's their story.
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The Legend Of Starved Rock Explained
The legend of Starved Rock dates back to the 1700s, but the story for which the rock was named might actually be completely false.
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The Mystery Of The Princes In The Tower Explained
It's one of the biggest murder mysteries in British history: Did Richard III, in order to secure his reign, murder his nephews, ages 12 and 9?
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This Is How Many Victims Jack Unterweger Actually Had
When notorious killer Jack Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison by an Austrian court in 1976, he had only claimed one known victim.
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