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Why Was the WWII Battle of Stalingrad So Deadly?
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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest in all of World War II. More Soviet troops died there than did American soldiers in the entire war. What made this battle so deadly?
Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?
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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Annie Londonderry Bicycled Around the World and Into the Record Books
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At age 23, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, aka Annie Londonderry, set out on an around-the-world cycling adventure. Why did she do it and did she make it?
Viktor Frankl's 'Search for Meaning' in 5 Enduring Quotes
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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl is best-known for penning "Man's Search for Meaning," after surviving three years in Nazi concentration camps. This book has been a beacon of hope to millions over the years.
Did Prince Amleth the Viking of 'The Northman' Actually Exist?
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Brought to life on the screen by Alexander Skarsgård, the story of Amleth the Viking was the inspiration for Shakespeare's "Hamlet." But who was Prince Amleth?
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.
Martha Mitchell: The Woman Who Knew Too Much About Watergate
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They called her crazy. Even drugged her and kidnapped her to keep her silent. But in the end, she was always right.
Who Was Pontius Pilate, Before and After Jesus' Crucifixion?
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Pontius Pilate is best known in the Bible as the Roman governor who gave in to the crowd's demands to have Jesus executed. But contemporary historians don't have much good to say about him either.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
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In a truly historic vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice - the first Black woman to sit on the bench.