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The Real Pirates of History—And They Weren’t All from the Caribbean

History

The Real Pirates of History—And They Weren’t All from the Caribbean

The Sea Peoples (c. 1200 BCE, Mediterranean) The Sea Peoples (c. 1200 BCE, Mediterranean) (image ...

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10 Times History Almost Took a Very Different Turn

History

10 Times History Almost Took a Very Different Turn

The Assassination Attempt on Hitler (1944 – Operation Valkyrie) The Assassination Attempt on Hitler (1944 ...

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The Dark Side of Greatness: Shocking Truths About Famous Leaders

History

The Dark Side of Greatness: Shocking Truths About Famous Leaders

Winston Churchill – The Bengal Famine of 1943 Winston Churchill – The Bengal Famine of ...

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History’s Wealthiest Rulers—Who Was Richer Than Elon Musk?

History

History’s Wealthiest Rulers—Who Was Richer Than Elon Musk?

1. Mansa Musa (c. 1280–1337) – Net Worth: $400+ Billion (Inflation-Adjusted) 1. Mansa Musa (c. ...

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World War II’s Untold Stories: The Missions You’ve Never Heard Of

History

World War II’s Untold Stories: The Missions You’ve Never Heard Of

Operation Tracer (1941-1942) – The Secret “Stay-Behind” Spies of Gibraltar Operation Tracer (1941-1942) – The ...

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How Empires Collapse: Lessons from the Past That Still Matter Today

History

How Empires Collapse: Lessons from the Past That Still Matter Today

Economic Decline: The Fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD) Economic Decline: The Fall of ...

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The Most Influential Speeches Ever Given—And Why They Still Matter

History

The Most Influential Speeches Ever Given—And Why They Still Matter

“I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King Jr. (1963) “I Have a Dream” – ...

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The Maps That Redrew History—And Why They Still Matter

History, Nature

The Maps That Redrew History—And Why They Still Matter

Ptolemy’s World Map (2nd Century CE) Ptolemy’s World Map (2nd Century CE) (image credits: wikimedia) ...

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The Most Unexpected Duets in Music History—Who Sang With Who

Festivals, History

The Most Unexpected Duets in Music History—Who Sang With Who

David Bowie & Bing Crosby – “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” David Bowie & Bing ...

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15 Lesser-Known Figures Who Quietly Changed the World

History, News

15 Lesser-Known Figures Who Quietly Changed the World

1. Norman Borlaug 1. Norman Borlaug (image credits: wikimedia) Norman Borlaug, often hailed as the ...

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