Why The War Of The Stray Dog Occurred
In October 1925, a Greek soldier chased a dog into Bulgarian territory, igniting a ten-day conflict known as the War of the Stray Dog.
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The Dog Breed You Didn't Realize Was Created By The Queen
Queen Elizabeth has owned dogs almost her whole life, and there have almost always been multiple dogs accompanying her around Buckingham Palace.
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The Tragic Death Of Anne, Queen Of Great Britain
By all accounts, Queen Anne (1665-1714) was a tragic historical figure beset by constant poor health and frustrated circumstances.
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This One Man Always Travels With The Queen. Here's What He Does
The Queen's Piper travels with her to all of her royal residences, though Royal Central notes he doesn't travel to Sandringham, due to limited lodging space.
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The Last Czar Of Russia, Nicholas II, Was A Dead Ringer For Elizabeth II's Grandpa
Nicolas II and George V are testaments to the power of royal lineages to greatly shrink genetic probability of producing differently-featured offspring.
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The Untold Truth Of Clara Barton
Any one of Clara Barton's achievements would guarantee her place in history. The fact she did it all is astonishing. Here's the untold truth of Clara Barton.
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Strange Food Fads Of The 1950s
While folks of the '50s had smaller portion sizes to thank for their svelte physiques, it still doesn't mean that some of the stuff they ate wasn't gross.
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The Devastating Truth About Anne, Queen Of Great Britain's Children
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, became pregnant 17 times, but sadly none of them survived into adulthood.
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The Tragic Same-Day Death Of Teddy Roosevelt's Wife And Mother
In February 1884, years before he became president, Theodore Roosevelt suffered a double loss with the deaths of his wife and mother.
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Why Wallis Simpson Is The Reason Elizabeth II Is Even Queen
In the centuries they've ruled over nations and colonies, there have been shake-ups, especially when the desires of a monarch outweighed their sense of duty.
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The Most Disastrous Riots In American History
America has a pretty long history of civil unrest, with riots over the last couple of centuries remaining scarily relevant today.
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How Many Grave Robbers Have Been Caught At Princess Diana's Tomb?
Princess Diana's brother continued to deal with horrifying fallout, including people coming to his home and attempting to rob Diana's tomb.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Fort Pillow Massacre
Fort Pillow became the site of a horrible, racist Civil War massacre in 1864. This is the tragic true story of the Fort Pillow Massacre.
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How The Bush Family Really Got So Rich
From getting their start in the oil business, to lucrative partnerships, to political prowess, this is how the Bush family got so rich.
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The Truth About The Royal Vault At St. George's Chapel
After the funeral service on April 17, Prince Philip will be privately interred in the Royal Vault of St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
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These Were The Last People To Die In Major Wars
One bit of trivia that is often overlooked in these discussions is the name of the last person to die directly in a war -- the last fatality in the conflict.
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The Tragic Story Of The Paxton Boys Massacres
One of the tragic incidents was the Paxton Boys massacre, when Pennsylvania rebels slaughtered an unarmed Indian settlement amid the heightened tensions of war.
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Over 20% Of People Agree This Is The Most Underrated History Channel Show
The pandemic has people are spending more time indoors than ever, and television watching has accordingly surged by nearly a third compared to 2019.
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The First Person To Successfully Use The Temporary Insanity Defense
In 1859, a congressman shot another man on the street. This is the story of Daniel Sickles, the first person to successfully use the temporary insanity defense.
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Why Members Of The Royal Family Are Buried In Coffins Lined With Lead
It should come as no surprise that when it comes to matters of death and burial, the reach of royal tradition extends even to the great beyond.
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The Real Reason Princess Diana Didn't Have An Open Casket Funeral
Princess Diana died tragically in a car accident in 1997 and didn't have an open casket funeral for a number of reasons.
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What You Need To Know About The Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, but much of the details about it have been made up over the centuries.
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The Historical Figure That Over 40% Of People Want To Run America
In a time of increasing political polarization and crises, many in the public might well wonder how past historical figures would handle today's challenges.
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The Messed Up Truth About This Children's Survival Reality Show
Kid Nation was a CBS reality show that aired in 2007. In the show, 40 kids were thrown into a deserted town and made to create their own society.
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The Gunfight That Made Wild Bill Hickok Famous
The McCanles Massacre made James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok a legend , yet no one knows exactly what started the shoot-out or the truth of Hickok's involvement.
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Prince Philip Won't Lie In State. Here's Why
Prince Philip would have ordinarily received a state funeral, including the tradition of lying in state, but that is not going to happen.
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Fascinating Facts About Windsor Castle
Twenty-five miles from Central London, on the banks of the River Thames, lie the grounds of Windsor Castle, an opulent residence of the British Royal Family.
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