The Salem Witch Trials of 1692-1693 remain one of the most chilling episodes in American history. This dark chapter, often simplified in history books, is far more complex and fascinating than most people realize. Beyond the basic facts lies a web of social, political, and psychological factors that created the perfect storm for mass hysteria. […]
From TV shows to movies, operas to football teams, everyone has heard of the Vikings. But so many of the beliefs people hold about Scandanavians from this small time in history are far from accurate. These seafaring farmers have often been portrayed as wild, bloodthirsty savages wearing horned helmets and pillaging their way through Europe.
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History books, television, and even museums have painted Neanderthals as primitive cavemen. Thanks to recent discoveries though, that image is starting to change. It’s incredible how much alike we are with these ancient people. Their story isn’t just history — it’s a part of us, living in our DNA even today. 1. Neanderthals Made Complex
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Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite foods got their names? I did, so I did a little research to find out which pretty common dishes are named after famous people or institutions. From royalty to inventors, these individuals have left their mark on the culinary world. 1. Beef Stroganoff This classic Russian
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The Chernobyl disaster is often used as a warning about the dangers of using nuclear energy. The true story of really happened in 1986 is more intriguing — and more complex — than most people realize. How it occurred, and the events that followed, reveal a lot about the benefits and risks of nuclear energy.
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Whether it’s from TV shows like Doomsday Preppers or someone thinking about their “crazy uncle,” preppers get a bad name. Many times, however, preppers predicted future events. They may not know all the details, but they certainly are more prepared than the average citizen. We’d do well to learn from the past so we can
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When I was a teenager, my dream was to join the US Navy and work on a submarine. Thanks to the movies and video games I played growing up, operating a sonar seemed like the best job I could possibly have. I scored well on the ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), and received
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The Aztec civilization, known for its grand temples and complex society, holds many secrets that often go untold in traditional history books. While we may learn about their impressive architectural feats and calendar system, there’s a wealth of fascinating and sometimes shocking details about Aztec life that rarely make it into mainstream education. Aztec society
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Medieval England was a strange and fascinating place and time, with clear class divisions, wars at home and abroad, revolution, and change. During this period, the legal system had some truly bizarre laws that governed everyday life. From rules about what clothes you could wear to strange food laws, these peculiar mandates will make you
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I am oddly fascinated by the laws our ancestors had to abide by or risk punishment. What we may laugh at or roll our eyes at today were very real laws in times gone by. And I also wonder if our descendants, a few hundred years from now, will look back at our laws and
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