Nero Didn't Really Fiddle While Rome Burned. Here's Why
Roman emperor Nero is famously said to have fiddled while Rome burned around him, but did he really fiddle? Given the timeline of events, probably not.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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The Last Cavalry Charge In History Was Later Than You Think
Whether you think about them in a parade, or have visions taken from Errol Flynn movies, there's a certain glamour surrounding cavalry units.
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The Mystery Of A Priceless Ancient Roman Bust That Ended Up At Goodwill
It's probably a common daydream: You're poking around in a thrift shop of some kind, hoping to spot something of value at an extremely low price.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lovers Of Modena
In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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How Jen Psaki's White House Press Secretary Replacement Is Making History
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
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What We Know About The Deadly 1906 Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
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The Mystery Of Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette's scathing track "You Oughta Know" is a harsh kiss goodbye to a former flame. But who?
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What Life As A Roman Emperor Was Really Like
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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How A Con Man Scammed A Texas Town Into Building 'The World's Littlest Skyscraper'
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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History's Most Cursed Tombs
The idea of a cursed tomb or burial site has many origins, and death and destruction has befallen those who've messed with the ancient sites.
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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Cecil B. DeMille Buried Props After Making A Film Masterpiece
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
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This Was The Theme Of The First Ever Met Gala In 1948
The first Met Gala was held in 1948, and it was a midnight dinner attended by high society.
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This Is What The Inside Of A Pharaoh's Tomb Actually Looks Like
Ancient Egypt is filled with intriguing characters and burial sites. Now there are a number of tombs that can be explored from the comfort of your own home.
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Why Tucson, Arizona Held A Witchcraft Trial In The 1970s
Many familiar with the 17th-century Salem witch trials might assume the tragic event forever put an end to witch trials in America. But they would be wrong.
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The Impressive Military Background Of The Founder Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed every year, a moment to honor those who died in the military service of their country. The man who promoted it was himself a veteran.
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How 19th Century Doctors Made Up An Illness To Scare Women Away From Bicycling
The invention of the bicycle revolutionized mobility in the 19th century. But, opponents of this change invented a disease to dissuade female cyclists.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About May 9 In Russia
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
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How A Controversial Tax May Have Led To The End Of The Powdered Wig
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
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A Human Could Easily Fit Inside A Blue Whale's Heart
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
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A Brief History Of The Habsburgs, Europe's Forgotten Empire
The Habsburg Empire is often lost to history and not taught in school, but it shaped the world as we know it. This is a brief history of the Habsburgs.
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Pope Pius II Wrote An Erotic Novel That Became A Best Seller
Popes aren't exactly known for extracurriculars outside of the priesthood, like sex and romance. But at least one pope went as far as to write a book about it.
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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