The Story Behind Carole King's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Carole King's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman was a huge hit for both King and Aretha Franklin. Here's the story behind the song.
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How Discovered Treasure Changed What We Know About The Battle Of Bosworth
A boar-shaped badge found near the site of the Battle of Bosworth, part of the famous War of the Roses, changed how we previously thought about the event.
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What Happened To Emmett Till's Killers?
Before he left, Mamie gave him a ring that belonged to his father, Louis Till. It would be the last time she would see her 14-year-old son.
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The Truth Behind Ryan Reynolds' Appearance On Antiques Roadshow
"Antiques Roadshow" is famous for giving everyday people a chance to make a fortune off of seemingly ordinary items. Why did Ryan Reynolds make an appearance?
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False Things You've Always Believed About The Taj Mahal
A building with such a great story doesn't need embellishments from disinformation. here are some false things you probably always believed about the Taj Mahal.
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What Really Happened During The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War?
Less than one year after the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War started in 2020, Armenia filed a lawsuit against Azerbaijan. Here's what really happened.
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What Happened To Anne Frank's Best Friend Hannah Goslar?
The diary kept by Anne Frank as she and her family hid from the Nazis is a crucial historical document. Adding to the story is her friend Hannah Goslar.
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Unique Funeral Customs From Around The World
In other parts of the world, you'll find significant differences when it comes to how family and friends are laid to rest than just burial or cremation.
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The Magazine Hugh Hefner Worked For Before Playboy
History is full of the stories of individuals who started one career path, only to choose another, with great success. Where did Hugh Hefner of Playboy start?
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Bonnie Parker Was Married, But It Wasn't To Clyde Barrow
Bonnie and Clyde are two of the most famous star-crossed criminal lovers in history. But, Bonnie had a previous husband who she never divorced.
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Greatest Singer-Guitarist Duos In Rock History
In the best bands, the writing skills and onstage chemistry of the singer and guitarist speaks for itself. Here are some of the greatest duos in rock history.
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How King Andrew III's Death Ended A Dynasty
Few people know about the most exotic and longest-lived dynasties in European history: the House of Árpád, kings of Hungary from about 900 to 1301.
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The Surprising Reason Clyde Barrow Lost Two Of His Toes
Bonnie and Clyde -- Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow -- seem to have loved each other deeply. They had things in common -- including both of them limping.
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How Genghis Khan Felt About Religion
Genghis Khan is regarded as one of the most ruthless leaders in history. Given the reputation of the Great Khan, his views on religion may come as a surprise.
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Why Hugh Hefner Once Invited A Group Of Sociologists To The Playboy Mansion
Hugh Hefner's Playboy Magazine was often touted as breaking barriers regarding human sexuality and free speech. He invited sociologists to check things out.
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The Name Hugh Hefner Almost Chose For Playboy
Naming a company, a movie, a book -- even a magazine -- can make or break the success of the project. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner knew that well.
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The History Of The I AM Movement Explained
The I AM movement came from messages the founders had received from a secret brotherhood of spiritual entities who controlled the fate of the universe.
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Times Downton Abbey Got History Right
The reason Downton Abbey worked so well was that for all the drama and the oft wild twists and turns, the show did an overall good job at historical accuracy.
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Where Was The Tiffany Diamond Discovered?
The Tiffany Diamond was discovered in a mine in South Africa in 1878.
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The True Story Of The Travel Writer Who Kidnapped A Nazi General
Everyone knows the major narratives of World War II, but few are aware of the Nazi general who was kidnapped by two British soldiers in Greece.
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How Historically Accurate Is The 1967 Film Bonnie And Clyde
Like most biopics of the big screen, the true story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow isn't exactly what Hollywood's version would lead us to believe.
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How Accurately Does Encanto Represent Colombian Culture?
Rich in magical realism, "Encanto" tells the story of a young girl named Mirabel Madrigal, the only person in her family lacking superhuman abilities.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Relationship With Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood
Carter counts legends like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash — and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood as close confidantes.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Who Killed Josephine Backshall
Josephine Backshall disappeared in 1974 and was never seen again, after going to meet a photographer for a modeling job. The case remains unsolved.
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Where Were Bonnie And Clyde Buried?
Bonnie and Clyde are perhaps the most famous crime duo in history, but they're not actually buried together. Here's why the lovers are buried separately.
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Princess Diana's Famous Taj Mahal Photo Almost Didn't Happen. Here's Why
The exhibition "Princess Diana: Accredited Access" opened in January 2022. Approximately 140 images of Diana with their stories feature at the show.
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Most Important Battles Of World War I
World War I was one of the largest and deadliest conflicts in human history. Battles were hard fought, setting the stage for Allied victory.
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