David Kindy

Dave Kindy is a freelancer in Plymouth, Massachusetts who writes about history and other topics for HISTORY.com, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic, The Washington Post and other outlets. He is currently writing a nonfiction book about World War II.

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Among her frank writings: a steamy account of her wedding night.

So what if they were drafty and crawling with bugs?

The Flying Ace symbolized hope and, ultimately, exasperation.

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Neither Einstein nor Israel thought it was a good idea.

A 28-pound nugget was found in North Carolina.

The Tudor king's most trusted adviser, who ushered in the English Reformation, was known as a brilliant politician and brutal enforcer.

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The gladiator led an army of escaped slaves against Roman troops.

African American riders won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derbies.

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