Here's Why Prince Philip Never Became Prince Consort
On the occasion of Prince Philip's death at the age of 99, much ink has been spilled already to answer the question, "Why wasn't Prince Philip a king?"
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Here's Why Prince Philip Planned His Own Funeral
With the death of Prince Philip, eyes have turned to his funerary rites. As it turns out, he already had several aspects of his funeral planned.
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Rules Prince Philip Had To Follow
Although Prince Philip stepped down from his official royal duties in 2017, he still had plenty of rules he had to follow as a member of the royal family.
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Prince Philip's Relationship With Queen Elizabeth Explained
Prince Philip's seven-decade marriage to Queen Elizabeth II made the two royals' union one of the longest marriages in the history of British sovereignty.
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The Tragic Truth About Prince Philip's Childhood
While Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, spent 70 years in the public eye, his childhood was one of continuous upheaval and disaster.
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This Is The Last We Heard Of The Sea Peoples
Ancient mysteries are hard to solve. The lack of artifacts is why historians have a hard time piecing together more information about the Sea Peoples.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Real Name
Prince Philip had to change his name when he married Princess Elizabeth. This caused few problems for the royal cousins, and it took a few years to work it out.
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Why Pope Francis Thinks People Should Embrace Tattoos
Despite some people believing that you can't be tattooed and devout to your religion, that ideology is also changing. Take it from Pope Francis himself.
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What Was Prince Philip's Net Worth When He Died?
Prince Philip left a considerable amount of wealth that he accumulated over the years.
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The Devastating Death Of Prince Philip
The British royal family has suffered a devastating loss as the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh, has died.
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The Truth About The Norman Conquest Of 1066
From the moment Harold Godwin, Earl of Essex, aka King Harold II, was crowned on January 6, 1066, he faced challenges to his power.
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Why Independence Rock Was Such An Important Landmark On The Oregon Trail
One of the landmarks along the Oregon Trail is Independence Rock in Wyoming. The rock is considered the halfway point for many travelers heading west.
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The Estimated Number Of Deaths On The Oregon Trail Is Probably More Than You Think
The real Oregon Trail, though, was of course the absolute pits. Around 10-15 people died for every mile -- about one in 20 of those headed west.
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A Look At The Dark Life Of A Berlin Wall Guard
it wasn't just East Germany's scientists and doctors looking to escape the east; it was also the labor workforce -- the backbone of East Germany's economy.
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When Ships' Crews Were Shanghaied
Shanghaiing was a predecessor to what we would today call human trafficking. Or another term for the practice could be straight-up kidnapping of adult men.
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Why Jane Austen's Sister Burned Nearly All Of Her Letters
Cassandra, her sister, is described as Jane Austen's "closest confidante." Their extensive correspondence offers us the most details about Jane's life.
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Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History
As people continue to disagree or wrong each other, and tensions reach their breaking point, prominent figures around the globe face violence.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Empress Who Caused Russia's Dark Age
One lesser-known monarch of the Russian Empire was a woman who is considered by her own people to have led Russia into a dark age: Anna Ivanovna.
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The Truth About The Deadliest Day Of The Civil War
The Battle of Antietam had a profound impact on the rest of the war, but it's more well known for its other title: the deadliest day of the Civil War.
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The Biggest Ransoms Ever Paid Out
Kidnapping and ransom never seem to go out of style. People will usually be willing to pay enormous amounts of money for the safe return of a kidnapping victim.
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The Reason The Knights Templar Was Formed
Despite their eventual reputation, the Knights Templar weren't formed to fight during the Crusades. They envisioned a different mission when they first started.
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The Stunning Length Of The Entire Oregon Trail
If you grew up playing Oregon Trail on your elementary school's one computer, you probably remember shooting buffalo and your characters dying from dysentery.
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How Many Victims Did Serial Killer Elizabeth Báthory Actually Have?
Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, a Hungarian noblewoman (1560-1614), may have been the worst serial killer in world history, torturing and killing as many as 650.
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The Untold Truth Of Crime Boss Russell Bufalino
Russell Bufalino may have known as "The Quiet Don," but hitman Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran said he was more powerful than legendary crime boss Al Capone.
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The Horse That Became A Sergeant In The Korean War
A heroic horse named Reckless would eventually be promoted to the rank of staff sergeant — yes, really.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Murder Of Laci Peterson
A missing woman, Laci Rocha Peterson, eight months pregnant with a son, was last seen by her husband, Scott Peterson, at 9:30 on Christmas Eve morning, 2002.
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The Truth About The 'Demon Burials' Of Poland
Long before author Bram Stoker assembled various inspirations into his 1897 novel Dracula, legends had circulated for centuries regarding the undead.
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