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Top Five Most Respected Military Geniuses
by Rsquared | History
A list and description of four of the most respected military leaders.
Historical Legends, Tales, and Myths of The World
by ChefLauren | History
Although myths and fables can be strangely odd in orientation and include mythical creatures and godly beings, they are closely related to religion and endorsed by kings, queens, and priests. In some cases, these myths are so bizarre that they scream fabrication; however most of them are regarded as "a true account of the remote past"
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A Matter of Grave Concern: A Look at Headstones
by Becca1962 in > History
The gravestone has been around for thousands of years. There is proof that even most primitive men marked the graves of their loved ones.
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Ten Historical Mysteries by Auron Renius
by patrickbernauw in > History
Historical mysteries from ancient times to yesterday, from so-called “alternative history” to all sorts of myths and legends… and martial arts of course. Edutainment for the Masses!
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How the Chou Took the Throne in Ancient China
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the reasons why the Chou (Zhou) were able to overthrow the Shang in ancient China.
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The Establishment of the Han Dynasty
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores how the Han dynasty asserted its rule over the previous dynasty, the Qin.
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Middle East War Scenario, Part II
by ToddDaigneault in > History
Part II of a scenario looking at the potential for conflict between Israel/US and Iran
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The History of the My Lai Massacre
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the My Lai massacre and the after-effects felt in both Vietnam and America.
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The History of the Shan People of Burma
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the history and culture of the Shan people of Burma.
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The History of the Kingdom of Mrauk U
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the history of the kingdom of Mrauk U, one of the greatest martime kingdoms in Burma.
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A History of the Negrito
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the history of the Negrito - a group of ethnicities in the Philippines.
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The History of the Tarim Mummies
by Lysianassa in > History
This article explores the discovery of the Tarim mummies and their impact.
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10 World's Most Famous and Historically Significant Ships
by nobertbermosa in > History
Here's a list of ships that are famous because of their contribution in exploration, navigation, transportation and in wars or because of disaster.
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Interesting Facts about The 1950’s
by guitarguy in > History
The 1950’s seem so long ago to most people, but there are a lot of interesting facts about the 1950’s which can be fun to read for anyone who was there or anyone who was not.
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The Most Excruciating, Brutal and Cruel Punishments in History
by nobertbermosa in > History
If you were sentenced to die for committing a capital offense and were given the chance to choose which method you would want to encounter death, which one will be your choice?
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World's Greatest and Most Remarkable Towers in History
by nobertbermosa in > History
Towers are man-made structures that are very tall in proportion to its other dimensions. Towers are tall structures generally built to take advantage of their height, and can stand alone or as part of a larger structure. Here are the 14 most notable towers in history.
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Interesting Facts about Jimmy Carter
by guitarguy in > History
There are lots of interesting facts about Jimmy Carter. The below list is a sample of some of the most interesting facts about Jimmy Carter.
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10 Unique and Interesting Facts About George W. Bush
by Dialga in > History
Here are 10 very unique and interesting facts about George W. Bush, the 43rd American President. Bush was preceded by Bill Clinton.
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Archaeologists find suspected vampire in Italy
by auron in > History
An archaeological excavation of mass graves of plague victims on the island of Lazzaretto Nuovo near Venice, Italy found the first example ever discovered of a suspected vampire.
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Dave Pelzer biography
by kay_pierre in > History
Dave Pelzer biography. This is about Dave Pelzer and his life and how bad it was.
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12 Infamous Massacres in History
by nobertbermosa in > History
Man's cruelty had been manifested many times in history through indiscriminate killings of human beings. This horrible act of men is called massacre. Here are 12 of the most tragic incidents of slaughter of people in history.
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Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
by guitarguy in > History
First let's define Pilgrims. Pilgrims are typically considered to be early protestant Christian settlers from England...
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium-A History of Hell's Hospital
by mathiaskain22 in > History
In the 1920's a tuberculosis hospital was built, it's given name was quickly replaced by another moniker "Hell's Hospital" read here to find out why
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The holiest pilgrimage centre in the Kathmandu valley -Swayambhu
by mahadev2 in > History
Swayambhu is one of the holiest pilgrimage centre in the Kathmandu valley equally venerable for the Buddhists as well as the Hindus. It is a great centre of reverence not only to the people of Nepal, India, Bhutan, china but also to all the peace loving people of the world
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Meeting Gandhi by William Shirer
by apfaq in > History
William Shirer describing his encounter with Gandhi in 1931 in his diary
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The History of the Samurai - The Heian Period (794 - 1185).
by auron in > History
The Heian period (794 – 1185) of Japanese history saw the rise of a new ruling warrior elite, the Samurai. From humble beginning as subordinates to the Emperor, the strongest samurai clans rose in power and influence by waging war on their enemies and gaining territories and wealth.
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Caraiman Cross
by papae in > History
One of the biggest monuments for the romanian fallen heroes in the War
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The Arab-Israeli Wars
by apfaq in > History
The Israeli and Arab relations and their wars between 1967 and 1973 and how that is continuing to this day. This is a quick analysis of this time period.
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Pharaoh-Time Phun Phacts (how they made mummies, and why)
by MimiRiser in > History
An inside look at the mysterious burial rites of the ancient Egyptians…
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Mother Shipton's Handkerchief
by MimiRiser in > History
A weird tale from the annals of history, regarding a most interesting woman…
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“Oval Office Trivia”
by MimiRiser in > History
With the inauguration right behind us and Presidents’ Day coming up, this seems like the perfect time for a rousing round of “Oval Office Trivia”—a game I just invented for the occasion...
