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Mithras: A Secret Cult at the Fringes of the Roman Empire
Far from Rome's center, soldiers gathered in underground temples for mysterious rituals.
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Foods That Got Their Start in America
8 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented in America
From spaghetti and meatballs to General Tso's chicken, many dishes Americans associate with international cuisine were actually invented in the US of A!
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The days, months and years eventually reveal, like a Polaroid, a clear picture of how significant events and decisions ultimately shape our lives.
-Hoda Kotb
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250 Years: Start of the American Revolution
What Was the ‘Shot Heard Round the World’?
British troops faced off against minutemen in Lexington, Massachusetts.
How Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ Helped Inspire the American Revolution
Paine's 47-page pamphlet 'Common Sense' took colonial America by storm in 1776.
7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution
A series of events escalated tensions that culminated in America's war for independence.
How Many Died in the Revolutionary War?
Death tolls weren't as high as in other wars, but the losses were significant for the population of the 13 colonies.
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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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