The True Story Of The Last Brit Executed For Treason
William Joyce, better known to the British public as "Lord Haw-Haw," was found to have betrayed his country by broadcasting propaganda for Nazi Germany.
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The Spiritual Practice Of Self-Mummification
Japanese Shingon monks followed Shugendo, described as a loose set of traditions and lore, and also practiced self-mummification.
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Creepy Things You'd Find In The Aztec Empire
The Aztec people have a reputation for shocking practices. Yet, they were vital parts of life. Here are creepy things you'd find in the Aztec empire.
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The Strangest Student Protests In History
As long as there have been students, there have been student protests, but the reasons that students protest are as varied as students themselves.
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The Truth About President George H.W. Bush's Military Career
President George H.W. Bush had an esteemed military career that included a Distinguished Flying Cross and three air medals for his service in World War II.
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The Strange History Of The Vice President's Residence
Vice presidents do have an official residence: Number One Observatory Circle. The address doesn't have as long a history as the presidential residence.
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The True Story Behind Tokyo Rose
During World War II, Tokyo Rose was infamous for allegedly broadcasting treasonous propaganda to American GIs.
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How A Death Ray Turned Into Radar
It was a research race that was fueled, in part, by reports that the Nazis had already developed a death ray that was capable of destroying entire towns.
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Inside The Life And Death Of The Last Civil War Widow
Helen Viola Jackson, a Civil War widow, married her neighbor, veteran James Bolin, when she was just 17 years old and he was 93.
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Poet Laureates: The History Explained
While the position of poet laureate is relatively new in the US, the tradition dates back to 17th century England. The royal office was established in 1668.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Ship, The Queen Anne's Revenge
The fearsome pirate Blackbeard captured a French slave ship, La Concorde, around 1717 and renamed it the Queen Anne's Revenge.
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The History Of The 21-Gun Salute Explained
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the moment was honored with a traditional 21-gun salute.
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The Untold Truth Of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency
For over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
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What It Was Really Like Working On A Whaling Ship
For decades whaling ships sailed the seas in search of whales—and life on board was far from pleasant. Here's what it was really like working on a whaling ship.
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The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
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Did A Monk Really Invent Champagne?
You've heard it a thousand times: "It's only champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France." Come to find out, that's not entirely true.
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Why Cowboys Rode The Range On Quarter Horses
The American Quarter Horse became the cowboy's ride of choice on the range for a number of reasons, which included the animal's cow sense.
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The Terrible True Story Of Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was the night that kicked WWII and the rise of the Nazis all off — and legitimized the use of violence against an entire group of people.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal In Medieval England
In medieval England, such things as bloodletting, public shaming and punishment, barbers as doctors, and much more were considered normal.
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The Truth About Mass Murderer Charles Whitman
Charles Whitman's acts as a mass murderer went down in history because of the sheer number of people he killed and injured.
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The Surprising Story Of The Man Who Was President For One Day
That year, Inauguration Day fell on a Sunday, and incoming president Zachary Taylor was a deeply religious man, who refused to be sworn in on the Sabbath.
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The Crazy True Story Of Hanoi Hannah
Trịnh Thị Ngọ was also known by her adopted radio alias, Thu Hương, or "Autumn Wind." But U.S. troops colloquially knew her by yet another name: Hanoi Hannah.
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Why An Inauguration Like Biden's Won't Happen Again For 1,000 Years
There's something about the inauguration today that makes it unlike any other in American history, a detail that won't happen again for another 1,000 years.
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What Happened To Every Charles Manson Follower?
It can be difficult to keep up with what happened to the Manson Family in the ensuing decades. What happened to every Charles Manson follower?
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The Truth Behind The Disco Biscuit
Quaaludes became colloquially known as "disco biscuits" because of their popularity in discos -- the pills caused feelings of euphoria and reduced inhibitions.
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Bridgerton: Who Was The Real Queen Charlotte?
Bridgerton is a hit Netflix show with one character, Queen Charlotte, that has many fans asking if she was a real queen. So who was the Real Queen Charlotte?
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What Donald Trump's Final Days As President Were Like
Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will be different this year, as his predecessor refuses to join the ceremony and hand off the presidency.
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