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Patrick J. Kiger

Patrick J. Kiger has written for GQ, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, PBS NewsHour and Military History Quarterly. He's the co-author (with Martin J. Smith) of Poplorica: A Popular History of the Fads, Mavericks, Inventions, and Lore that Shaped Modern America.

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How Hannibal Crossed the Alps (With Elephants)

In 218 B.C., the great Carthaginian general led his forces on a bold journey across the Alps to attack Romans on their home turf.

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John F. Kennedy

The Health Problems JFK Hid From the Public

From regular infections to excruciating back pain, JFK contended with a range of physical challenges before and during his time in the White House.

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Still from the film "Battle of the Somme," showing British troops.

How Many People Died in World War I?

The carnage of the First World War was so extreme that historians have had a difficult time agreeing on exactly how many people lost their lives.

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Boston Marathon Bombing

Timeline: What Happened at the Boston Marathon Bombing

The April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing inflicted horror on a beloved race tradition and led to one of the most intensive manhunts in history.

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