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6 Things You May Not Know About the Mexican Revolution
As Mexico celebrates Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) today, get the facts on one of history’s most convoluted conflicts.
5 Things You May Not Know About the Pilgrims
Discover five things about the hosts of the first Thanksgiving that might come as a surprise.
10 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
As Steven Spielberg’s biopic of Abraham Lincoln hits the big screen, explore 10 things you may not know about the 16th U.S. president.
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Princess Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered the court and tomb of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian princess who lived some 4,500 years ago.
6 Things You May Not Know About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Get the facts on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the 30th anniversary of its unveiling.
Ancient Cats and Dogs Got Along, Study Shows
Nine million years ago, saber-toothed cats and bear dogs coexisted by divvying up prey and territory.
10 Winning Presidential Campaign Slogans
As Americans vote for their next president, explore 10 memorable campaign slogans that have propelled candidates to the White House.
Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History
As Britain celebrates Guy Fawkes Day today with fireworks and bonfires, look back at Fawkes’ failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Remembering the 1912 Presidential Election
A former president, a current president, a future president and a Socialist Party candidate all sought the White House 100 years ago.
7 Things You May Not Know About the Sistine Chapel
On the 500th birthday of the Sistine Chapel’s famous ceiling, explore seven facts about the Renaissance masterpiece.
Before Salem, the First American Witch Hunt
Thirty years before the infamous Salem witch trials, a witch hunt hysteria swept through another colonial New England town.
The Cuban Missile Crisis Pilot Whose Death May Have Saved Millions
Fifty years ago, U-2 pilot Rudolf Anderson Jr. was shot down during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His death may have saved the lives of millions.
9 Things You May Not Know About Mussolini
Explore nine surprising about fascist dictator Benito Mussolini on the 90th anniversary of his rise to power.
