How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Thomas Hagan: What Happened To The Man Who Killed Malcolm X?
The February 21, 1965, death of Black revolutionary and civil rights leader Malcolm X was a devastating blow to the movement for racial equality in the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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The Meaning Of The Cockatrice In The Bible Explained
The Bible has some really weird stuff in it, including the cockatrice — a creature born from the egg of a rooster. So how did it wind up in the Bible?
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These Were The Last Words Ted Bundy Ever Spoke
In the early morning hours of January 24, 1989, hundreds of people gathered outside the Florida State Prison to rejoice at Ted Bundy's execution.
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This Historic New Orleans Landmark May Have A Disturbing History Of Slavery
A bar in New Orleans named "Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop" was allegedly once a fake blacksmith shop that served as a cover for illegal save trading.
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Why Greenland's Vikings Disappeared
Norse Vikings explored and colonized many countries in North America, including Greenland, but they disappeared without leaving evidence as to why.
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Before Making Predictions, Nostradamus Wrote A Cookbook
Nostradamus is famous for a great many predictions through the ages But, a little known fact is that he was also a keen cook, and even wrote a book about it.
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The Truth About Stephen Hawking's Ex-Wife, Jane
Many of the brilliant and influential people in the world are terrible spouses. Unfortunately, this seems to have included the late physicist Stephen Hawking.
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Nero Didn't Really Fiddle While Rome Burned. Here's Why
Roman emperor Nero is famously said to have fiddled while Rome burned around him, but did he really fiddle? Given the timeline of events, probably not.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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The Last Cavalry Charge In History Was Later Than You Think
Whether you think about them in a parade, or have visions taken from Errol Flynn movies, there's a certain glamour surrounding cavalry units.
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The Mystery Of A Priceless Ancient Roman Bust That Ended Up At Goodwill
It's probably a common daydream: You're poking around in a thrift shop of some kind, hoping to spot something of value at an extremely low price.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lovers Of Modena
In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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How Jen Psaki's White House Press Secretary Replacement Is Making History
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
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What We Know About The Deadly 1906 Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
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The Mystery Of Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette's scathing track "You Oughta Know" is a harsh kiss goodbye to a former flame. But who?
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What Life As A Roman Emperor Was Really Like
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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How A Con Man Scammed A Texas Town Into Building 'The World's Littlest Skyscraper'
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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History's Most Cursed Tombs
The idea of a cursed tomb or burial site has many origins, and death and destruction has befallen those who've messed with the ancient sites.
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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