" the strangest old bugger you ever met." - Harold Acton.
The Sitwell Family, Edith (Left), Sir George (Middle), and Lady Edith (Right) Last week on History's...
"Our research confirms that the Justinianic plague reached far beyond the historically documented affected region and provides new insights into the evolutionar...
One of the most recognised names in history, Attila the Hun was a fighter who really made the headlines. Earning a reputation in the Roman Empire as a force to ...
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If you’ve ever heard that the modern day cellphone is an adaptation of Greek technology, you were lied to. The cell phone is actuall...
If you look back a few thousand years into history, you might stumble across a side of human life that has all but disappeared. The Roman empire was one of hist...
1. 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunite to play at Clinton's first inaugural gala
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It was on this date in 1993 that the ico...
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer
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It was on this date in 1778 that Captain James Cook...
1. 1863: World's first subway system opened
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The first urban underground railway in history began operations...
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers
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It was on this ...
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee
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It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous Massacre at Wounded Knee took place. A g...
