Britain's Order Of The Garter Explained
Of the various chivalric orders of the British monarch, the Order of the Garter is the oldest and the most illustrious.
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What You Should Know About The Palace Of Versailles' Hall Of Mirrors
France's Palace of Versailles features 700 rooms, but the Hall of Mirrors is the most famous and the most extravagant of them all.
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The Real Reasons The French Revolution Began
The dispossessed and the oppressed have been raging against the rich and powerful for centuries. The French Revolution of the late 1700s is a prime example.
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Why The Boston Tea Party Really Happened
The December 1773 protest now known as the Boston Tea Party was one of many examples of the American colonists rebelling against British rule.
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Here's Why Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr Really Dueled
The clash between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ran deeper than conflicting political ideologies, though. Hamilton seemed to genuinely loathe Burr.
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Here's How Much The Royal Family's Master Of The Household Makes
Some Royal Household positions pay extremely well. Others, not so much. So where does the Queen's "Master of the Household" rank? You might be surprised.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde
After his conviction for "gross indecency," Wilde suffered another devastating loss. His wife, Constance, left him; he never saw his beloved children again.
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The Queen Didn't Go To School. Here's Why
Like many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
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This Is How The Green River Killer Avoided The Death Penalty
Despite being one of America's most prolific serial killers, Green River Killer Gary Ridgway escaped being sentenced to death. Here's how he did it.
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These Were The Benefits Of Prohibition
Prohibition was a nearly 14-year period (January 17, 1920-December 5, 1933) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was forbidden in the US.
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Here's How Physicians Treated The Black Death
An essential figure in the fight against the Black Death was the plague doctor, but not for obvious reasons. Physicians then had few tools to combat illness.
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The Untold Truth Of Balmoral Castle
Balmoral has a rich history with some interesting stories involving its royal occupants, past and present. This is the untold truth of Balmoral Castle.
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Here's What It Was Really Like For Prisoners In The Bastille
Being a prisoner in the Bastille could be surprising even for the people being sent there. Here's what it was really like for prisoners in the Bastille.
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The Real Reason Denmark Sold The Virgin Islands To The United States
This is the real reason why St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John -- the U.S. Virgin Islands -- belong to the United States and not Denmark.
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How Much Money Was The Tea In The Boston Tea Party Worth?
In 1773, colonists in Boston, Massachusetts protested Great Britain's imposition of taxation by dumping 342 chests of tea into the waters of Boston Harbor.
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Drew Peterson: Whatever Happened To The Convicted Killer?
Drew Peterson is currently serving 78 years behind bars for murdering his wife and a different murder-for-hire plot — but one of his wives is still missing.
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The Weird Reason Ice Cream Sundaes Got Started
What could be more innocent than the perennial summertime treat, the ice cream sundae? It turns out that all that delicious sweetness has a slightly shady past.
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The Real Reason The US Annexed Texas
Texas became its own republic after it was acquired during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It's fight for independence was full of politics and battles.
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The 1897 Chicago Sausage Vat Murder Explained
The notorious Chicago sausage vat murder briefly turned the meat-loving city of Chicago against sausage — this is the story of the trial of Adolph Luetgert.
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You Probably Didn't Know The Queen Was Once In The British Army
Many will be surprised to learn of one particular role Queen Elizabeth II used to perform: As a princess, she was a member of the British Army.
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The Truth About Wallis Simpson And Edward VIII's Relationship
Wallis Simpson was derided for taking King Edward VIII from the British throne, but the truth about their relationship is actually quite different.
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A Look At Pablo Escobar's Luxury Prison
After being targeted by the Colombian and United States governments, Pablo Escobar surrendered in 1991 and agreed to five years in a luxury prison.
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The Real Reason Prohibition Was Passed
After decades of failed attempts from temperance movement advocates, the U.S. government passed the 18th Amendment in 1919, leading the way for Prohibition.
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This Is How Much Money Queen Elizabeth's Private Secretary Makes
The British royal family employs thousands of people to help run their empire, and one of the top positions is Queen Elizabeth's private secretary.
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The Most Dangerous Cults In Recent History
Several cults in history became incredibly dangerous to members and non-members alike. These are some of the most dangerous cults in recent history.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Tony Blair's Relationship
Tony Blair was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 until 2007, and reportedly his relationship with Queen Elizabeth got off to a shaky start.
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The 2002 Moscow Hostage Crisis Explained
Here's how 2002's Moscow Hostage Crisis allowed a newly elected Vladimir Putin to "consolidate his grip on power," despite actions that killed more than 100.
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