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Why we Celebrate the Fourth of July
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Why we Celebrate the Fourth of July

Today in the United States, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th, and the day is … Why we Celebrate the Fourth of JulyRead more

by AO•February 29, 2024
This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His Dog
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This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His Dog

ICELAND – archaeologists working at Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland uncovered a massive burial site earlier … This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His DogRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•February 28, 2024
Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual Stones
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Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual Stones

“Ideology, expressed in material form and through aspects of public rituals and public ceremonial structures, played … Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual StonesRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•February 24, 2024
The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram Revels
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The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram Revels

The first African American to serve on the U.S. Congress was Hiram Rhodes Revels. He was … The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram RevelsRead more

by AO•February 23, 2024
Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as President
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Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as President

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the … Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as PresidentRead more

by AO•February 21, 2024
Vice Presidents That Became Presidents
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Vice Presidents That Became Presidents

Since George Washington first became president in 1789, we have had 44 different presidents, 14 of … Vice Presidents That Became PresidentsRead more

by AO•February 20, 2024
Who was Mary of Modena?
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Who was Mary of Modena?

Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more

by AO•February 19, 2024
2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning Secrets
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2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning Secrets

LAVAU, FRANCE – two years ago, a small village in eastern France became famous when archaeologists … 2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning SecretsRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•February 18, 2024
The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima Clark
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The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima Clark

Educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark played a significant part in gaining voting and … The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima ClarkRead more

by AO•February 15, 2024
History’s Badasses: Annie Oakley
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History’s Badasses: Annie Oakley

“I ain’t afraid to love a man. I ain’t afraid to shoot him either.” – Annie … History’s Badasses: Annie OakleyRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•February 14, 2024

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