Leo Tolstoy's Crazy Real-Life Story
Leo Tolstoy was one of the greatest writers of all time. His classics "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace" cemented his reputation as a literary genius.
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The Ancient Temple Site That Predates Stonehenge By 6,000 Years
What would you say if we discovered a temple -- monolithic, complex, full of multiple chambers, multi-ton stones -- that dates back to at least 9000 BCE?
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The Truth About Benjamin Franklin's Relationship With His Wife
History seems to show that Benjamin Franklin was a success in almost every endeavor he entered into — almost.
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The O.J. Simpson Conspiracy Theory That Would Change Everything
In June 1994, O.J. Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, were found stabbed to death outside the steps of her Brentwood condo.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Southern Redemption Movement
The name "Southern Redemption" isn't heard all that often, but the ideas and actions that fall under its umbrella? Those are definitely pretty well known.
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Why The Nile Was So Essential In Ancient Egypt
Without the Nile River, Ancient Egypt wouldn't have existed. Here's why the Nile was so essential in Ancient Egypt.
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Why Many Christians Prefer The King James Bible
There are dozens of Bible translations available to English-speaking Christians. But for some Christians, the "King James Version" is the only way to go.
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How American History Classes Lie About WW1
World War I was without a doubt the defining event of the 20th and 21st centuries. But America's school systems vary greatly in how they treat the war.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Man Who Survived His Own Hanging
Convicted murderer John "Babbacombe" Lee, who maintained his innocence, managed to cheat the hangman's noose not once but three times.
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Things You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Gesche Gottfried
Gesche Gottfried is one of these twisted women whose story has overshadowed but make no mistake, Gottfried was the real deal before Dahmer or Bundy were born.
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Are There Any Jokes In The Bible?
The Bible contains a wide array of different literary styles throughout its many pages. But does the Good Book contain any jokes?
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This Is What Ruined Benjamin Franklin's Relationship With His Son
William Franklin was born on February 22, 1730, to an unknown mother and future founding father of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin.
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The Mystery Of The Town That Fell Asleep
For years, scientists and doctors were baffled as to what could be causing residents of an isolated town in Kazakhstan to fall asleep, sometimes for weeks.
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The Death Of Australian Outlaw Ned Kelly Explained
Ned Kelly was both an Australian folk hero and a thieving, murdering bushranger who killed three police officers. Here's how he died.
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What Does The Bible Actually Say About Polygamy?
The Bible devotes much of its narrative to passages about marriage and the love between husbands and wives. What does it say about polygamy?
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The Legend Of The Menehune: Hawaii's Mythical Progenitors
The Menehune, it's said, were the original inhabitants of Hawaii. They were short — about 2 or 3 feet — and only came out at night.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Kings In History
For every state funeral, there's a story of callous disregard and unmarked graves. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous kings in history.
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The History Of The Most Sacred Rivers In The World
Some of the world's most famous rivers are visited by millions of pilgrims each year looking to take a holy dip in the water in order to wash away their sins.
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This Is How The Mafia Got Started
The history of the Mafia is complex and ambiguous. Here's how the Mafia got started and grew into an international force to be reckoned with.
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Ella Baker: The Untold Truth
Although not all those in the Civil Rights Movement agreed with her methods, Ella Baker continued to organize, and her work ended up inspiring countless others.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Queens In History
You might know how these famous queens died, but not what happened to them in the end. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous queens in history.
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The Untold Truth Of The King James Bible
Here's how the King James Bible, also referred to as the King James Version (KJV), manage to rise above the fray and become the dominant English translation.
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Here's How Allyson Felix Just Made Olympics History
While Allyson Felix didn't get the top prize, she is No. 3 in the world and the August 6 win makes her the most decorated woman in track and field.
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The Story Of John The Baptist's Mother In The Bible Explained
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of the Virgin Mary., is mentioned many times throughout the Bible.
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What Rachel And Leah Really Looked Like According To The Bible
The tale of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah is one of the more enduring love stories from the Bible and has been called "the Bible's original love triangle."
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What You Should Know About The Navajo Nation's Long Walk
The Long Walk is another tragedy perpetrated by the U.S. government against an indigenous people that almost wiped out the Navajo Nation.
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Why Ruth Was Such An Important Female Figure In The Bible
The female character Ruth is important enough in the Bible that she has her own chapter, the Book of Ruth, as part of the Ketuvim segment in the Old Testament.
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