Secret Government Documents That Were Leaked
Governments and public officials always have their secrets, and leaks are rarely welcome. Here are some secret government documents that were leaked.
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The Last Words Of Royals Before They Died
Some royals have gone out with last words that are ironic, tragic, or otherwise notable. Here are a few of history's most intriguing royal outro lines.
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Ancient Beliefs Of Fertility Gods And Goddesses Explained
Fertility was a major concern for ancient people, so they kept the gods sweet. Here are some ancient beliefs of fertility gods and goddesses explained.
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History's Most Famous Traitors
The only thing worse than an enemy is an enemy who used to be your friend. But every traitor has a backstory, and some of those stories might surprise you.
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The Twisted History Of Pol Pot
Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge killed millions in Cambodia, during one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. Here is the twisted history of Pol Pot.
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Royal Mistresses And Concubines Throughout History Who Became Queen
The idea of going from the mistress of royalty to an actual royal seems like a fairy tale story. But it does happen, and Queen Camilla is just the most recent.
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What Happens After A New American President Takes Office
After a newly elected American president takes office, their first few days are full of action and activity.
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Carl Jung: 11 Beliefs On Personality And Life
The psychologist Carl Jung was perhaps second only to Sigmund Freud in terms of his role in the establishment of psychoanalysis. Here are 11 of his core ideas.
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The Last Words These Politicians Said Before Death
Any final last words? Let these examples be either cautionary tales or inspiration. These are the last words these politicians said before death.
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Ancient Greek Mysteries People Are Still Trying To Solve
For all that is known about the ancient Greeks, there still remains several mysteries.
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A Popular Urban Legend Says Hitler Rose To Power Only Because He Cheated Death
A popular urban legend says Hitler rose to power only because he cheated death as a child when he was saved by a Roman Catholic priest.
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What Cities Looked Like Before Electricity Was Discovered
Electricity is taken for granted today, but a few hundred years ago, we were relying on candles to light the way. Here's what cities looked like then.
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The Unexplained Deaths Of The Yuba County Five
In February 1978, the Yuba County Five vanished into the wilderness under unusual circumstances. Here's the story of their unexplained deaths and disappearance.
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How Centuries-Old Hair Revealed Evidence Of Drug Use In The Bronze Age
Centuries-old hair found near Spain revealed evidence of drug use in the Bronze Age. The chemicals discovered are known to produce strong hallucinations.
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The Wild Story Of A Topless Duel Between Two Austrian Noblewomen
In the past, many people took up arms when they had beef with one another - sometimes swords, other times guns - to settle things with a duel.
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Jasper Maskelyne, The World War II Magician Who Made Tanks Disappear
Jasper Maskelyne didn't just make razor blades disappear, though. He apparently made tanks, buildings, and even an entire city disappear. Here's the story.
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Where Is Prince Andrew Now?
In 2021, American Virginia Giuffre brought a civil case against Prince Andrew, and they later settled out of court. So where is the disgraced royal now?
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The Symbolism In King Charles III's Coronation Invitation Explained
Created by Andrew Jamieson, the British royal family's invite is loaded with lore. Here's the symbology in King Charles III's coronation invitation explained.
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Candidates Who Ran For Office From Prison
Even when a candidate is behind bars, plenty of people will still vote for them. Here are times in history when candidates ran for office from prison.
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The Centuries-Old Art Of Reading Tea Leaves (And Why Victorians Loved It)
Tea reading was born out of the Victorian love of all things spooky, among other things. Here's the truth behind the centuries-old art of tea reading.
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'Three Generations Of Imbeciles': Carrie Buck And The Fight Against Legal Eugenics
A particularly dark chapter in U.S. history was involuntary sterilization, which was based on outdated eugenic principles. Here's the story.
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The Most Controversial Comic Strip Moments In History
Comic strips and the cartoonists behind them have been known to cause controversy down the years.
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The Horrifying History Of Élan School, America's Most Abusive Boarding School
The horrifying history of Élan School, America's most abusive boarding school in Maine that managed to stay open for four decades.
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The Wild History Of The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky has played a role in almost every rock music movement since it was founded in the '60s. Here's the wild history of the iconic Whisky a Go Go.
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Mildred And Richard Loving's Life After The Landmark Loving V. Virginia Case
On June 12, 1967, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia's Racial Integrity Act that banned interracial marriage.
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The Turning Point Of The Vietnam War And How It Changed Everything
The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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What Happened To Jack Ruby After Killing JFK's Assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald?
On the morning of November 24, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald slipped on a black sweater over his collared shirt just before his planned move to the county jail.
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