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The Making of the Iconic Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty today is one of America’s most iconic landmarks. Opened to the public … The Making of the Iconic Statue of LibertyRead more
The Life of Leo Tolstoy
Known for his critically acclaimed novels Anna Karenina, War and Peace, and The Death of Ivan … The Life of Leo TolstoyRead more
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