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The $500 Dollar Origin of the Green Bay Packers
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The $500 Dollar Origin of the Green Bay Packers

The total value of the NFL’s 32 franchises is estimated to be somewhere in the neighborhood … The $500 Dollar Origin of the Green Bay PackersRead more

by Matthew Byrd•April 13, 2024
Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77
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Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77

This man saved the world in the 1980s, and you’ve probably never heard of him. It … Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77Read more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 12, 2024
This Exhausting Video Shows How Women Got Dressed in the 1800s
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This Exhausting Video Shows How Women Got Dressed in the 1800s

For most of us, we have a relatively simple routine for getting ready in the morning. … This Exhausting Video Shows How Women Got Dressed in the 1800sRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 11, 2024
Historical “Facts” That Everyone Gets Wrong
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Historical “Facts” That Everyone Gets Wrong

The popular saying “History is written by the winners” isn’t entirely accurate. Neither are many so-called … Historical “Facts” That Everyone Gets WrongRead more

by Matthew Byrd•April 10, 2024
The Female Soviet Soldier Squads of WWII
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The Female Soviet Soldier Squads of WWII

Photo: pinterest.com It’s difficult to believe that the entire world was at war for the second time … The Female Soviet Soldier Squads of WWIIRead more

by Matthew Byrd•April 9, 2024
Why Did This Medieval Village Disappear 50 Years After It Was Built?
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Why Did This Medieval Village Disappear 50 Years After It Was Built?

STRZELIN, POLAND – the remains of a 700-year-old abandoned village have been rediscovered after nearly 70 … Why Did This Medieval Village Disappear 50 Years After It Was Built?Read more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 8, 2024
7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle Historians
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7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle Historians

History is littered with strange artifacts. Archaeologists dig new things up all the time. Books surface, … 7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle HistoriansRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 7, 2024
400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian Museum
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400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian Museum

It came as a horrible surprise. Just a few weeks before, a museum in Norway had … 400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian MuseumRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 6, 2024
History’s Badasses: Florence Nightingale
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History’s Badasses: Florence Nightingale

Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered a man named Simo Häyhä. He has been widely regarded by historians as … History’s Badasses: Florence NightingaleRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 5, 2024
New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not Greeks
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New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not Greeks

For hundreds of years, schools have taught that the Greek mathematician, Euclid, is the father of … New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not GreeksRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 4, 2024

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