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History & Innovations
Remarkable Events From Our Past
Wars & Conflicts
Ten Wars That Shaped History the Most
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Wars & Conflicts
Organizations That Support Peace
Wars & Conflicts
When Restraint Shaped History
Moments when people and institutions slowed conflict instead of escalating it
Archeology
A Roman Coin Hoard Hidden in Plain Sight
Cultural Traditions
Why the Middle Finger Is Such an Old Insult
Cultural Traditions
Why Elizabethans Wore Ruffs
(And Why Some Women Were Forced to Wear Blue)
Cultural Traditions
Before it Was Cozy, It Was Controversial
Cultural Traditions
New Year's Eve Traditions
Where They Came From
Cultural Traditions
Why Do Clocks Move Clockwise?
Agriculture & Farming
George Washington and the Mule That Changed American Farming
Maritime History
The Fish That Changed History
Cultural Traditions
The Story and Craft of the Orange Pomander
Legends & Myths
The Real Wyatt Earp: Lawman, Gambler and Legend
Nautical Legends
Seafaring Traditions That Endured for Centuries
Cultural Traditions
When Beer Turned to Witchcraft
Legends & Myths
The Real Story Behind Area 51
Accidental Inventions
Curious Origins: How Some Innovations Really Happened
Inventions
From Awkward Moment to Medical Marvel
Cultural Traditions
What the First Thanksgiving Really Looked Like
Inventions
What Came Before the Wheel? Music
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