The Apache is a group of Native American tribes with similar cultures and languages. Tribes such as the Jicarilla, Chiricahua, Mescalero, Lipan, Trementina, Conejero, Limita, and Kiowa are part of the Apache people. The word “Apache” came from the Zuni language, meaning “enemy.” Apache Indians referred to themselves as the “nde,” “inde,” or “ndee” peoples. […]
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The Statue of Liberty has become a beacon for American freedom, standing proud for around 150 years in the waters of New York. Yet, few people know what it took to construct such an iconic landmark, and even fewer have seen pictures taken during its construction. The statue was completed in 1884 and shipped from
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There are mafia crime bosses, there are gangsters, and then there’s Crazy Joe, a blue-eyed friend who stood barely 5 feet, 6 inches tall yet, after his untimely death in New York City’s Little Italy, left a colossal legacy in his wake. The History of organized crime in America isn’t complete without including Joseph Gallo,
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The Montauk Project is a name that’s only mentioned in rarefied circles. But if you’ve seen the Stranger Things series, you may have an idea what it is. The Montauk Project may be one of the most imaginative conspiracy theories associated with the US government. However, few allegations about this conspiracy describe experiments conducted on
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Numerous clubs — the Cotton Club, the Moulin Rouge, the Copacabana — evoke a particular era. But none of them achieved the heights that Studio 54 did, where if you got in, you were a star, not just a person. Nightclub – Studio 54 was legendary folklore in the history of New York City nightlife,
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Today, the idea of homosexuality and having a private life with the same sex is normal. But it wasn’t always like this. There was a time when actors, actresses, and anyone with non-heterosexual preferences had them a secret. Those caught were treated as outcasts, and their careers suffered considerably. To ensure that no one suspected
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From 1939 to 1945, the world witnessed the deadliest war in history, as over 30 countries wound together in acrimony, strife, and bloodshed, leading to a war that claimed the lives of more than 100 million people all over the world. History reveals that the war was replete with different subplots, each significantly ravaging our
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Right from an early age, the myth of the midnight rider was one of the foremost and most talked about in history. However, could it be linked to the personality of Samuel Prescott, or was the myth just so fascinating to the readers? The clear truth is Samuel Prescott is not a famous historical figure
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Tactics of war and battle have come long since the Revolutionary War. With advanced technology like radars, radios, and more, troops have several ways to determine if their enemy is approaching closer. However, during the 1700s, this technology didn’t exist, leaving many soldiers in the Revolutionary War to rely on messengers or signals to be
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When a man goes to prison, it can have more long-reaching effects than anyone realizes. John Dillinger was a petty criminal in 1924. He was found guilty of an attempted robbery and assault on a local grocer. Dillinger was not able to afford a lawyer, so the court was able to maximize his sentence. John’s
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