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The First British Royal Visit to the US—and What Was on the Menu
No reigning British monarch stepped foot on U.S. soil until 1939.
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Your Birthday in History: April 23rd
Find out some birthday facts for April 23rd when people play two truths and a lie.
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Who Said It?
Give me liberty, or give me death!
-Patrick Henry
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British Royalty
What Is the Monarch’s Role in British Government?
Gone are the days of absolute monarchy. Today, the ruler’s duties are merely ceremonial.
The Scandalous Romance That Might Have Saved the British Monarchy
A 1936 abdication caused a profound crisis. Did it prevent greater long-term trouble for the British crown?
How British Royals Tested Support for the Crown in the 17th Century
James I, Charles I and Charles II of the Stuart dynasty were known for their excesses.
Why Purple Is Considered the Color of Royalty
The original dye was prized because of supply and demand: It came from the mucous of an exceedingly rare sea snail shell.
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Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
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