Known for his critically acclaimed novels Anna Karenina, War and Peace, and The Death of Ivan … The Life of Leo TolstoyRead more
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The Many Brilliant Works of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is best known for his contributions to the Federalist Papers, but that’s not all … The Many Brilliant Works of Alexander HamiltonRead more
The History-Altering Louisiana Purchase of 1803
In 1803, the United States government acquired about 828,000,000 square miles of land from France. Parts … The History-Altering Louisiana Purchase of 1803Read more
5 Military Retreats That Saved the Day
Retreats usually spell defeat for the great generals of history. Many avoided it at all costs, … 5 Military Retreats That Saved the DayRead more
Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We Thought
At Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, on a remote sandstone wall, limbless anthropomorphic figures look down like … Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We ThoughtRead more
6 Facts You Might Not Know About Flag Day
If you weren’t aware, today is Flag Day. The flag underwent many changes throughout its original … 6 Facts You Might Not Know About Flag DayRead more
Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking Sagas
“This is truly astonishing. As far as I know there is no known example of the … Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking SagasRead more
Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Day Queen
Lady Jane Grey is most notably known for being Queen of England for the short period … Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Day QueenRead more
Scientists Have Finally Deciphered The Antikythera Mechanism
In 1901, just off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, the remains of one of the most … Scientists Have Finally Deciphered The Antikythera MechanismRead more
Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)
So we’ve taken a look at when it was built and who built it, and we’ve even … Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)Read more