The Skull That Altered Antarctica's History
Antarctica is one of Earth's lasting mysteries, and a skull found in the South Shetland Islands alters our perception of the continent.
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The Craziest Things That Happened On Christmas Day Throughout History
Although some people associate December 25th with Christmas, there are so many different things that have happened on December 25th throughout history.
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The Most Tragic Love Stories In Greek Mythology
Humans have always had to deal with the messy business of relationships. Some of the most famous Greek myths told stories of the gods' romantic attachments.
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The Untold Truth About The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age glittered brightly for the privileged, while underneath, society's foundation could only tread in the darkness.
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The Mythology Of Aphrodite Explained
The Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite was revered. However, she was also jealous and took revenge against those who crossed her.
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Inside John Quincy Adams' Unusual Skinny-Dipping Routine
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual skinny-dipping routine, going skinny-dipping every morning. This was Adams' skinny-dipping routine.
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The Mythology Behind The Leo Constellation Explained
The most well-known mythological origin for the constellation comes from the Greek story of Heracles, later known to the Romans as Hercules.
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The Truth About The Dangers Of Medieval Fast Food
Throughout history, people have needed quick, easy, portable food that than easily be consumed on the move. The medieval era was no different.
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Tragic Details About Red Cloud
During his life, Red Cloud played an incredibly critical role in resisting white expansionism. These are the tragic details about Red Cloud.
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The Most Life-Changing Technologies In Human History
For thousands of years, humans have used technology to reshape the world around us. Here are the most life-changing technologies in human history.
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What Was Ayman Al-Zawahiri's Relationship With Osama Bin Laden?
The vast web of global terrorism got a little smaller with the death of al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, an associate of and successor to Osama Bin Laden.
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The Coronation Chair Has A Shady Past
King Edward I had the Coronation Chair made in the early 14th century.
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Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos
Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
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Things National Treasure Gets Right About History
In National Treasure, Nicolas Cage is looking for a treasure. But is truth stranger than fiction? Here's what National Treasure gets right about history.
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What It's Really Like To Be A British Guard
The Royal Guard are the elite force designated to guard the British royal family.
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The Practice Of Preserving Literal Pieces Of Saints In Catholic Altars
It's generally not okay to store pieces of dead people in the cupboard. The medieval Christian world used to be full of relics of the famously holy dead.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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British Royal Flower Traditions Explained
Much of the symbolism and import of floral arrangements for British royals is tied up in floriography, or the "language of flowers."
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In North Korea
These are some of the most messed up things that have happened in North Korea ... that we know about.
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The Most Famous Visions Of Jesus And Mary In History
Not all visions of Jesus and Mary are people seeing the Savior on their morning toast. Here are some of the most famous visions of Jesus and Mary in history.
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14 Things You Should Never Do In Russia
It's a good idea to do your homework before visiting​ Russia and you're a semi-ignorant Westerner. Here are things you should never do in Russia.
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The Mythology Behind The Taurus Constellation Explained
Over the shoulder of the hunter Orion, the bull Taurus is visible along the ecliptic in winter and spring, and there are many myths associated with Taurus.
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The History Of The Number Of The Beast Explained
Most people know that 666 and the Mark of the Beast relate to biblical prophecy, but the history behind this belief is actually quite complex.
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Dictators' Wives Who Died Awful Deaths
Whether they were assassinated, executed, or died from illness, the deaths of these women who were married to dictators were all awful.
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The Truth About The Over 40 Assassination Attempts On Hitler
Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, but before then, he survived at least 42 assassination attempts. 42! How were people so bad at killing Hitler?
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A 1934 Letter Revealed What We Always Suspected About King Tut's Treasure
A letter from 1934 has shed new light on a long-held suspicion regarding King Tut's tomb and its contents; specifically, the real reason some of it was missing.
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How Bohemian Rhapsody Ignored Queen's True Story
The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody told some lies. But in some cases the things Bohemian Rhapsody completely left out of the story were even more egregious.
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