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World War II fundamentally changed the world, not just politically, but also ideologically. Many US veterans who returned from the war expected to see changes stemming from their actions overseas. For one subset of service members who returned to their Tennessee homes in the mid-1940s, however, things did not look the way they anticipated. The […]

On March 5, 1949, Robin Lee Graham was born in California. Though his childhood resembled most others, he took the world by surprise when, at age 16, he began a multi-year journey to circumnavigate the world in a 24-foot boat. His age was not the only element of note; Robin also committed to sailing alone,

The Vietnam War was known as an unwinnable battle for the Americans given the landscape of the Vietnam jungles and the unconventional warfare that guerillas used. But were the Viet Cong soldiers and the environment the only things that US troops were fighting off? Many US soldiers say another enemy was out there attacking them

Faye Dunaway is an American star known for starring in many 1970s classics. Over a long career on stage, film, and television, she won awards ranging from an Academy Award to a BAFTA. She started out on Broadway in the early 1960s after training in theatre, then broke through on screen in 1967 with early

Every moment of the day, in virtually every corner of the world, people of all cultures employ various hand and body gestures to elucidate an idea, emphasize information, or substitute for human speech. A wave of the hand, a raised middle finger, a “thumbs up” or “peace sign” are among the many universally-understood physical gesticulations

The dark streets of Whitechapel in 1888 loom large in our imaginations. Historians, authors, and true-crime enthusiasts have spent decades sifting through official documents and personal letters to figure out who committed the most infamous murders of Victorian London. The case seemed like a puzzle that refused to be solved. People threw around countless theories

Sports are surprisingly emotional. Athletes push themselves to the limit, fans stand by their teams through every high and low, and reporters and commentators create heroes and villains. But controversy always lurks. Sometimes, it’s a shady deal behind the scenes. Other times, it’s a moment of passion spilling out on the field. Below are 15

Long before air conditioning and modern technology, ancient civilizations devised clever methods to keep their cities cool, even in scorching climates. From using building materials that didn’t conduct heat to reservoirs that surrounded villages, ancient engineers crafted ingenious solutions to battle the heat.  By harnessing natural elements like wind, shade, and water, they developed sustainable

Atlantic City is a city on the beaches of New Jersey. It has gone through many iterations, but it is probably most notorious for its time during the 1920s where it was a bustling hub of gambling, gangsters, and drinking. During Prohibition, Atlantic City became a place with an open secret. A steady stream of

Living in a big city is a completely different experience from staying out in the countryside. Today’s city-dwellers enjoy access to robust public transport and a bustling nightlife and interact with a diverse community of fellow citizens — perks of urban living that simply can’t be found anywhere else. This holds true for present times