Cold War tensions between the USSR and the United States hit an all-time high during the 1960s. Events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the building of the Berlin Wall were just a few examples of how extreme things were. In Asia, North, and South Korea were only a decade past the terrible Korean War […]
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The city of Baia was a center of hedonism for the Roman elite. Much like Las Vegas, Baia catered to the desires of the rich and powerful. The debauchery didn’t last as the Saracens sacked the century in the 8th century. By 1500, the last remaining residents left. Today, you can find a large part
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The world’s oceans are vast and can be lonely, uninviting places. Nevertheless, explorers have scoured the seas for centuries, uncovering all manners of oddities and mysteries. Many such legends of the sea exist today. But, if they were compiled and written down, the pages would be littered with a unique, mysterious type of story –
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The military histories of Germany and China before the Second World War were inextricably linked. One interesting testament to their close ties was when in March 1938, the German Wehrmacht crossed the border into Austria. This invasion was known as the Anschluss but is sometimes called the Blumenkrieg, or the war of flowers because it
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The Industrial Revolution had many impacts on the social fabric of England during the Victorian era. Ingenuity in the form of machines, mass production, and the factory system improved how people lived life in the upper classes. However, the lower and working-class lives actually got worse. Abject poverty and a lack of personal opportunity to
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In one of the most famous natural disasters in human history, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, blanketing Pompeii in ash. The catastrophic event buried Pompeii and the surrounding area beneath a layer of ash, preserving many aspects of life for future archaeologists to uncover. Today, photos from this archeological site show us how people lived
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At the 90th Academy Awards, Black Panther’s cast stunned the world with their stylish looks. Lupita Nyong’O’s hair, in particular, was the talk of the town. Hairstylist Vernon François styled her hair into three braided crescents wrapping around her head with gold thread woven in. Though it felt unique to many, the Amasunzu hairstyle heavily inspired Nyong’O’s
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The Second World War was filled with well-known historical moments, from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Hiroshima. But one theatre of war that often remains overshadowed is the Eastern Front – a brutal and extended campaign between Germany and the Soviet Union. As the two superpowers clashed across thousands of miles, millions
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Vikings have captured imaginations for centuries. Irish monks trembled at their sight, Early Russians fought them for Baltic water rights, and Byzantine Emperors hired their descendants as bodyguards. While much has been written about them from various contemporary and more recent sources, the Vikings themselves left few records. As a result, most of what is
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Joe Profaci was a man of many talents. A business genius, a successful entrepreneur, a generous philanthropist, and above all — one of the most influential figures in organized crime in the United States during the early 20th century. Joe Profaci left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. From his humble
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