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Actors Who Won an Oscar Playing a Famous Historical Figure
Going back in time—to play a famous man or woman from history—was the ticket to Oscar gold for these nine men and women.
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Friday the 13th
The Disturbing History of Friday the 13th
From biblical lore to modern pop culture, this ominous date has built a dark legacy that endures today.
Who Said It?
The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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St. Patrick's Day
History of St. Patrick’s Day
The celebration of Irish culture takes place annually on March 17. Learn about the origins and history of St. Patrick’s Day in this article.
Why St. Patrick Was Never Actually Canonized
St. Patrick is not a canonized saint, despite his well-known honorific. Still, he is known as the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria.
Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick is credited with spreading Christianity in Ireland. Learn about who he was, where he was born and the holiday honoring him.
Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day
The color is an homage to leprechauns and Irish defiance.
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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.
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