What You Don't Know About Queen Victoria And The Kensington System
Historians tend to agree that the real purpose of the system was to create an unhealthy reliance of Victoria on her mother.
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The Untold Story Of The Newsboys' Strike Of 1899
The newsies were instrumental in the spread of information, and in the summer of 1899, they showed the city of New York just how necessary they were.
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What Montana In 1883 Was Really Like
America in the 19th century was a country, for good or ill, determined to expand its holdings across North America. For Montana, the year 1883 was pivotal.
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Why Senator Gaylord Nelson Founded Earth Day
Earth Day is marked annually, a time for citizens to work together to help heal the planet. It arose from the vision of a U.S. senator from Wisconsin.
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The Truth About Sanya, Tokyo's Lost District
A tragedy of modern life is the situation of people who are homeless -- essentially who have disappeared, been forgotten. That's an entire district in Tokyo.
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Thurgood Marshall's Complicated Relationship With The FBI
In 1996 it was revealed that the late Supreme Court justice and civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall had acted as an informant for the FBI in the 1950s.
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The True Story Of The Lone Ranger's Inspiration, Bass Reeves
The Lone Ranger is one of pop culture’s most iconic characters, but who inspired this masked do-gooder? Well, it might have been a Black U.S. marshal.
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What Is Blaxploitation?
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.
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Who Is Francis Bourgeois, The Internet's Charming Train Enthusiast?
Francis Bourgeois is the internet's charming train enthusiast, but who exactly is he? Is that even his real name? Let's dive into his backstory.
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Bayard Rustin's Relationship With MLK Explained
Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story.
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The Ill-Fated Canadian Behind Saddam Hussein's Space Gun
Efforts to reduce spaceflight cost have often been plagued by actually higher costs and substantial failure rates. One idea showed promise: the space gun.
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What Is Contempt Of Congress?
Contempt of Congress is a charge that's leveled from time to time. Like lots of things rooted in government, it's more than just cut-and-dried.
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Presidents That Had Cats In The White House
Dogs may get the most attention among presidential pets, but cats have also placed prominently in the hearts of those who occupy the White House.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Michelangelo's Lost Leda And The Swan
Renaissance artist Michelangelo left behind an extraordinary body of work, yet we have hints of other, lost masterpieces that continue to intrigue us.
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How Did March Become Women's History Month?
Events honoring and celebrating the achievements of women have become more frequent in recent years, including March's designation as Women's History Month.
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The Real Reason Mormons Don't Want To Be Called Mormons Anymore
Ninety-six-year old President Russell M. Nelson said, "It's not Mormon's church, it's not Moses's church, it's Jesus Christ's."
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What Was The Boston Massacre And Why Did It Happen?
The Boston Massacre was a key moment preceding the Revolutionary War, a microcosm of simmering tensions between the colonists and their British enforcers.
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The Dark History Of Collegiate Greek Life
Joining a fraternity or sorority has been a defining part of college life for over a century. But its history has not always been as illustrious as its alumni.
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The Most Shocking True Crime Revelations, Every Year Since 1999
It seems 21st century audiences are positively obsessed with true crime. These are the most shocking true crime revelations, every year since 1999.
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What It Was Really Like Witnessing JFK's Assassination
Interviews with Secret Service agents and bystanders revealed what it was really like witnessing JFK's assassination.
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The Untold Truth Of Schoolhouse Rock!
In the early '70s, a team of advertisers combined kids' skill at remembering lyrics with the need to teach complex ideas. And so, "Schoolhouse Rock!" was born.
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The True Story Of The 'Wise Gals' Of The CIA
During World War II, the U.S. government created the direct predecessor of the CIA. Women played a huge role in espionage but working in that role wasn't easy.
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The Accusers At The Center Of The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials make up one of the most shocking tales from American history. Here's the story of the accusers at the center of it all.
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What Monarchs Do After They Abdicate
Throughout history, several monarchs have abdicated due to health, political unrest, or simply because they were done with ruling.
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How Killers Of The Flower Moon Differs From The True Story
Martin Scorsese brought David Grann's book "Killers of the Flower Moon" to life in 2023. But how close to the reality did the film stay, and what was left out?
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Women Who Led Successful Rebellions
These historic revolts were as different as the women who led them – some were bloodless, others resulted in burned cities and hundreds of casualties.
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Who Were The Oldest Presidents?
While 35 is the minimum age to run for president of the United States, there's no maximum. Here are the oldest presidents throughout history.
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