The Crazy True Stories Of History's Most Infamous Courtesans
Many courtesans were intellectual and ahead of their time. These are the crazy true stories of history's most infamous courtesans.
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Noteworthy Historical Events That Happened On Halloween
Plenty of important historical milestones have taken place on Halloween. Here are some noteworthy historical events that happened on Halloween.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Middle Ages
These messed up things really happened in the Middle Ages.
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Major Historical Events You Didn't Learn About In School
School history books are written to make kids hopeful about the world. But they could be a little more honest. Here are major things history class left out.
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Lesser-Known Heroines Of The American Revolution
Women aided in the American Revolution by spying, fighting in battles, and more. Here are several lesser-known heroines of the American Revolution.
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Here's Why Sputnik Was Such A Big Deal
On October 4, 1957, The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, and its mere existence sent the United States into a frenzy. Here's why Sputnik was such a big deal.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal 1,000 Years Ago
1,000 years ago, creepy things people did were considered just another day at the castle. Here are creepy things that were considered normal 1,000 years ago.
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Famous Historical Figures Whose Body Parts Went Missing After Death
In some other cases, body parts have been severed and disappeared for no apparent reason - even the genitalia of one famous French emperor and general.
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Every Major Death In November 2021 Explained
Here are all the notable names from around the world who captured headlines and inspired many remembrances and tributes - upon their deaths in November 2021.
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Where These Famous Writers Are Buried
The graves of some famous writers are interesting not just because of their occupants, but for other reasons. Here are where these famous writers are buried.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With His Manager, Colonel Tom Parker
Would Elvis have become such a huge star without the help of his manager? Let's examine the relationship between Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker.
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The Medicinal History Of Sodas Explained
The history of soda can be traced back to 1767 when chemist Joseph Priestly added carbonation to water for medicinal purposes.
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The Incredible Life Of Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok is not just a legendary Old West character -- for many, he's just legendary. Let's take a look at the incredible life of Wild Bill Hickok.
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The Battle Of Argonne Forest: The Deadliest American Battle In WWI
WWI included a seldom-discussed battle, which involved a vast forest, plenty of mud and blood, and a particularly heroic pigeon that saved over a hundred men.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Stone Age
Mankind has spent most of its existence in the Stone Age relying on tools made of stone. Yet it can feel like life would have been better in the Stone Age.
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Years That Changed Human History
In all of human history, what years are the really big ones? The years so significant that they changed the very foundation of what it means to be human.
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Otto Skorzeny Went From One Of Hitler's Most Trusted Commanders To Living On A Farm In Ireland
Otto Skorzeny was an infamous Nazi agent and his life had many twists and turns. After World War 2, he found himself settling in Ireland for a time.
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Amazing Ancient Structures Carved From Solid Rock
While most construction involves masonry, the most remarkable human-made structures are hewn from solid stone. This is known as rock-cut architecture.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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Liubov Yarosh: The 102-Year-Old Grandmother Outfitting Ukrainian Snipers
Liubov Yarosh is a 102-year-old grandmother who is outfitting Ukrainian snipers. She says she just wants the war to end and for peace to return to Ukraine.
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How The Black December Shark Attacks Turned A Beach In South Africa Into A War Zone
How the Black December shark attacks turned a beach in South Africa into a war zone when officials took drastic measures to deplete the sharks.
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Embarrassing Things That Donald Trump Was The First President To Do
Here is a look at some of the cringetastic things that President Donald Trump has been the first president to do.
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This Is How Many Times Voltaire Was Really Imprisoned In The Bastille
Voltaire's work helped further the ideals of secular governance and the securing of rights and liberties that are today commonly associated with free society.
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The Messed Up Truth About Drew Peterson
Drew Peterson, a former police sergeant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, was convicted in 2012 of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
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America's Oldest Commercial Soft Drink Isn't Coca-Cola
Long before Coca-Cola, America's oldest soft drink was invented by a British chemist in 1767 as a medicinal remedy.
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A Look At Italy's Island Of The Plague
This is the haunted island of the damned off the Venetian coast where mental patients and plague victims were once sent.
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This Was The Downfall Of Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo
During the 1980s, the Guadalajara cartel was in its heyday, and one founding members and leaders was Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo.
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