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Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
What Fueled the Famous Feud Between the Hatfields and McCoys?
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The Hatfield and McCoy family names are recognized for one thing: fighting for decades. But what were they so angry about and why so many years of feuding?
From William the Bastard to William the Conqueror: The King Who Transformed England
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This brilliant, ruthless leader invaded England in 1066 and changed the course of British history. In fact, he is the 'father' of every British monarch since.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?
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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?
Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' Came From Centuries of Inbreeding
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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?
Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart
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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.
How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.
Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?
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The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But what is the real story?