The Strange Reign Of Richard The Lionheart
Richard I "the Lionheart" was one of England's most famous and polarizing rulers.
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The Truth About The Queen's $250k Bentley Going To Auction
Queen Elizabeth II's rare, deep green Bentley Mulsanne, used between 2013 and 2015 while in residence at Buckingham Palace, is up for sale.
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Victorian Period Movies That Got History Totally Wrong
Period films are made to be entertaining but historically inaccurate movies can give misconceptions of history. Here are films that got Victorian history wrong.
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The Real Reason The United States Acquired Florida From Spain
Why would such a seemingly powerful global force as Spain hand over a significant piece of its lands, the Florida territory, to the U.S. in 1819?
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The Real Reason West Virginia Broke Away From Virginia
The story behind the creation of our 35th state is a lot more complex than you might think. Here's the real reason West Virginia broke away from Virginia.
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How Vincent Gigante Became A Gangster
Before his unique Mafia stint ('The Oddfather'), eventual arrest, and death, Vincent 'The Chin' Gigante began like many mobsters before him: as a boxer.
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The Truth Behind The Red Terror Campaign
The Derg began a campaign to nationalize industry and farmland, in addition to abolishing feudalism and promoting literacy -- in part, by committing genocide.
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Why Do Soccer Teams Have Such Unusual Names?
Outside of the States, and in particular when it comes to European soccer teams, the names can be a bit more arcane. Manchester United. Real Madrid. Arsenal.
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The Sad Fates Of Mozart's Children
Mozart began playing the harpsichord at three, and by five, he was composing. But he would have more success in music than building a flourishing family.
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Lord Alfred Douglas: The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde
Wilde never recovered from prison and died a few years later, impoverished and alone, and all because of Lord Alfred Douglas: The man who destroyed Oscar Wilde.
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The History Of The Roman Empire's Favorite Condiment
One food that was as common to the Romans as wine and olive oil is something that most people would not think of today -- a fermented fish sauce called garum.
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The Truth About John DeLorean's Many Marriages
DeLorean became Pontiac's head of operations at the age of 40, making him the youngest general manager at General Motors. He also married four times.
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This Was The Message Queen Elizabeth Sent To The Moon
Before NASA sent Apollo 13 to the moon, the agency asked heads of state around the world for messages to send along, including from Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Sad Death Of John DeLorean
The name John DeLorean is synonymous with glamorous automobiles, and his life was a shining example of the classic American Dream.
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The Untold Truth Of Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson was, and may still be, the ultimate antihero of the Windsor family and the modern monarchy.
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The True Story Of How 'Gorilla Hail' Got Its Name
When several thunderstorms passed through Texas and Oklahoma in April, numerous people posted images of destructive hail described as 'gorilla hail.'
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Boris Johnson's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and Boris Johnson didn't have the best start. What is their relationship like now?
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The Bizarre Story Of The Serial Killer Who Tried To Prevent Earthquakes
Herbert Mullin believed that he was being called upon to commit murder to stave off the approaching massive earthquake that would devastate California
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Here's What Queen Elizabeth's 'Warden Of The Swans' Really Does
The Keeper of the Swans was responsible for both the job of the Warden as well as the Marker of the Swans, but now they work in tandem to perform "swan upping."
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How The Knights Templar Got Their Name
The Knights Templar is one of those enigmatic, influential historical groups everybody has heard of, yet few quite understand accurately.
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Here's What Wild Bill Hickok Accidentally Invented
One crucial element of Western-themed media is the classic shoot-out. At one point during his career, Wild Bill inadvertently invented the quick draw duel.
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The Surprising Thing The Adnan Syed And Witman Murder Cases Have In Common
Adnan Syed and Zachary Witman were both teens accused of murder, with a very significant thing in common — their defense attorney, Christina Gutierrez.
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The Messed Up History Of Being A Lady-In-Waiting
Hanging out with a queen all day, every day, could be deeply and disturbingly stressful in times past. Here's the messed up history of being a lady-in-waiting.
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The Most Powerful British Royal Consorts In History
A royal consort is the spouse of a ruling monarch. While the role comes with plenty of honors and duties, it lacks a constitutional role.
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This Was The First Passenger To Die In A Plane Crash
Why are commercial flights so safe today? One reason is because industry pioneers risked their lives, and sometimes tragically lost their lives, to make it so.
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The Tragic Death Of Yusuf Hawkins
Yusuf Hawkins was just 16 years old when he was gunned down by an angry mob of white teens in Brooklyn, New York, on August 23, 1989.
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The Messed Up Truth About Russian Roulette
So many things are called "playing Russian roulette" that it's easy to forget how deadly the real thing is. Here's the messed up truth about Russian roulette.
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