How An Ancient Roman Symbol Became Associated With The Politics Of Benito Mussolini
From the Roman Empire to the Lincoln Memorial, from Italian fascists to the alt-right America of today, this ancient emblem continues to endure.
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Who Is David Hahn, And Why Was He Called The Radioactive Boy Scout?
Who was the Radioactive Boy Scout, and how did he earn the strange nickname? Meet David Hahn, whose talent for chemistry sent him down an odd path.
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How Some Manhattan Project Scientists Attempted To Prevent The Use Of The Atomic Bomb
Oddly enough, some of the very scientists involved with the creation of the atomic bomb objected to its use.
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How The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Made MLB History With An Inclusive Decision
The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates made MLB history with an inclusive decision but no one even noticed until a couple of innings into the game.
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What Life In Prison Is Like For NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere's life in prison has been difficult, and it appears as though the NXIVM cult leader still has a long, hard road ahead of him behind bars.
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How Many People Are On Death Row In 2022?
Though executions have become more controversial in the last decades, 27 states still have the death penalty. Here's how many people are on death row in 2022.
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The History Of The Argentinian Flag
Argentina's flag, like that of just about every other country in the world, is rife with historic and cultural symbolism. So what is its history?
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How Airplane Turbulence Can Cause Injuries
In a single flight on December 2022, 36 people on a flight were injured from severe turbulence.
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Why J. Robert Oppenheimer Leaving Cambridge Was The Best Thing That Could Happen For Him
J. Robert Oppenheimer has a complicated legacy. Now, for a detailed look into the scientist's extensive academic career, including his stint at Cambridge.
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Why Kyoto Was Spared From The Atomic Bomb, Leaving Nagasaki To Take Its Place
The Japanese city of Kyoto was spared from the atomic bomb, leaving Nagasaki to take its place at the last minute. Here's why.
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The Best History Books Of 2022
Here are some of the most fabulous history books in 2022, all of which were critically acclaimed by book reviewers and highly recommended by major outlets.
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Why Both Keith Richards And Queen Elizabeth Objected To Mick Jagger's Knighthood
Rolling Stone's guitarist Keith Richards and Queen Elizabeth II objected to Mick Jagger's 2003 knighthood. Both had their own reasons. Here's why.
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What Is Doxxing, And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Elon Musk suspended several journalists from Twitter, accusing them of doxxing him. But what is doxxing, and why is it so dangerous?
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Discoveries In Egypt That Changed What We Know
There remains quite a lot to uncover about ancient Egypt and its people. Here are some discoveries in Egypt that changed what we know.
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Jonathan Moulton: The American Founder Who Outsmarted The Devil
Many individuals throughout history -- American and otherwise -- are referred to eventually as "legendary," though some accrue more legends than others.
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Europeans May Have Been A Couple Centuries Late To 'Discover' Antarctica
When discussing human history, the word "discover" gets tossed around a lot, mostly in terms of Europeans stumbling across land masses they hadn't seen before.
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The Centuries-Old Shipwreck Discovered On Daytona Beach In Florida
Archeologists are working to identify the centuries-old shipwreck discovered on Daytona Beach in Florida that had been buried under the sand.
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The Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Plenty of asteroids have struck Earth for over billions of years, sometimes with disastrous effects. Here are the biggest asteroid impacts in Earth's history.
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The Only Two US National Historic Landmarks That Can Move
When you think about National Historic Landmarks, you're probably thinking of something fixed, like maybe the carvings on Mount Rushmore. But there's more.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Cuyahoga River Fires
For over 100 years, the Cuyahoga River, which runs through downtown Cleveland, intermittently burst into flames as industrial waste was dumped into the waters.
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Chilling Stories From San Quentin
The death penalty is a well-established part of American history — and for a lot of that history, the nation's most infamous death row was at San Quentin.
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Why Niccolò Paganini's Renowned Talent Led People To Believe He Was Touched By The Devil
Individuals with extraordinary talent often inspire not only admiration, but even awe, from those who admire them, with questions like "How do they do that?"
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The Messed Up Truth About Being A Performer At Woodstock
Woodstock has far outlived anything its founders could have imagined, but it wasn't all "peace and music." Here's the messed up truth about performing there.
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Why King Victor Emmanuel III's Controversial Life Affected His Burial
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ruled his country during the first half of the 20th century, which was arguably a pretty tumultuous time in history.
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The Panjandrum Went From The Allies' Super Weapon Of WWII To An Embarrassing Failure
The Panjandrum was the perfect weapon in theory but its execution resulted in a disaster.
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President Eisenhower's Battle With Conservative Conspiracy Group The John Birch Society
Public figures, particularly national leadership, are the subject of all manner of risk -- sometimes physical, but sometimes of a cruel, personal nature.
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The Disturbing, Unsolved Mystery Of The 'Charlie Chop-Off' Killer
The 'Charlie Chop-Off' killer targeted young dark-skinned boys in New York in the 1970s. This is the disturbing, unsolved mystery of those crimes.
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