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On the morning of May 24, 1819 at the Kensington Palace, Princess Victoria (full name Alexandrina Victoria) was born to Prince Edward,...
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Europe's Dark Ages have captivated people for centuries. There's been whole history textbooks written about them. They're shrouded in myste...
How many of you listen to podcasts? I'd bet it's quite a few since podcasting has exploded as a medium in the past few years. When you think about it, it's ...
Though best known for his beloved fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen was Danish playwright, poet, novelist, and writer of travelogues. Some of his best known ...
Close to 1,500 years ago, a Chinese woman by the name of Farong was buried with some of the most exquisite jewelry imaginable. In 2011, her tomb was discovered ...
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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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...