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Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
Since Sandy Hook, Conspiracy Theories Have Gone Mainstream
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Conspiracy theories are part of a dangerous misinformation crisis that has been building for years in the U.S.
Kowloon Walled City Once Was the Most Densely Packed Place on Earth
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Some 50,000 people jammed in an area one-hundredth of a square mile. An urban planning nightmare, it was home to gangs, factories and vibrant nightlife. How did it start, and what caused it to end?
The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome
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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.
Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death?
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Columnist and investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen covered numerous big stories from the 1940s through the 1960s. But her death by overdose in 1965 while investigating the John F. Kennedy assassination remains a subject of controversy.
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered
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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?
Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.
Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.