Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought
In the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
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These Were The United States' Plans If Japan Hadn't Surrendered In WWII
In August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
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Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler
"Adolf Hitler" — it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
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Times MI6 Broke The Rules And Landed In Hot Water
MI6 may have a glamorous image, but Britain's famous intelligence agency has managed to land itself in hot water by breaking the rules more than a few times.
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Why So Many People Once Believed That California Was Actually An Island
Early explorers learned by trial and error as they scouted new territories. Here's why people thought that California was actually an island for centuries.
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The One Thing That's Illegal To Do With The National Anthem In Massachusetts
The next time you're in Massachusetts, you might want to be careful how what you do with the national anthem - or you could be hit with a fine.
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The Secret To Why Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
Roman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
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10 Worst Ways To Die During The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a notoriously horrific conflict. Here are some of the worst fates that befell the combatants and civilians who didn't survive.
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Strict Rules Guards Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Have To Follow
Arlington National Cemetery's The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a solemn memorial to the ultimate sacrifice. Its guards have strict rules they have to follow.
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The 10 Worst Generals Of World War I
WWI was a catastrophe on all fronts, not least of which included the actions of the military men in charge, whose screwups led to the death of thousands.
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True Stories Behind Popular Van Halen Songs
Van Halen have made countless popular songs throughout the years, and the stories behind some of them are pretty interesting, to say the least.
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Unexpected Rules Christian Monks Have Followed Throughout History
Monastic life varies from one sect to the next, but all Christian monks are expected to observe the rules of their monastery -- even the surprising ones.
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The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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The Strange Story Of New York's Abandoned Castle On A Haunted Island
The strange story of New York's abandoned castle on a haunted island started with New York's early inhabitants. Today, it's a tourist attraction.
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What Archeologists Learned From An Ancient Roman Stone In Galilee
In 2025, researchers revealed that they had found an ancient stone in Galilee, Israel, that sheds light on some ancient history and raises a few questions.
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The Major Discovery A Medieval Toilet Helped Researchers Identify
There was a time when indoor latrines were reserved for "high status houses," so finding this medieval toilet helped researchers identify Harold II's palace.
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The Biggest Contradictions About God In The Bible
God plays a central role throughout the many books of the Bible, so it might surprise you that there are some big contradictions about the nature of the deity.
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Lesser Known Heroes Of World War II
An huge amount of people were involved in World War II but we usually only hear about a few names. Here are some of the lesser known heroes of World War II.
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The Unexpected Items That Are Illegal For Pawn Brokers To Accept In Delaware
In the nation's first state, Delaware, laws are on the books that prohibit several unexpected items for pawn brokers to accept, including prosthetic limbs.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of World War I
World War I might not have been as deadly as its successor, but it had just as many bizzarre incidents that remain unsolved to this day.
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Thousands Of Roman Coins Discovered May Lead To An Even Bigger Treasure
In November 2023, thousands of Roman coins were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea. And that might just be the beginning of the story.
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Things About Robert F. Kennedy's Assassination That Don't Make Sense
Decades after the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel, there are still things about the murder that we can't quite explain.
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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The Bizarre Reason It Can Be Legal To Access Someone's Private Property In Nebraska
In most places private property is not accessible without permission, but here's the bizarre reason it can be legal to access private property in Nebraska.
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5 Recent Pompeii Discoveries That Archeologists Didn't Expect
The destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
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The United States Program For WWII German POWs That No One Talks About
Much has been rehashed about World War II, but no one talks about the United States program for WWII German POWs where the U.S. gathered pivotal intelligence.
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