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Lesley Kennedy

Earliest Known Written Record of Homer's Odyssey Found in Greece
Earliest Known Written Record of Homer's Odyssey Found in Greece

Considered to be one of the all-time greatest works of literature, the engraved clay slab contains 13 verses from the 12,109-line poem, with preliminary estimates dating it to Roman times.
Mysterious Sealed Sarcophagus Found in Egypt—What's Inside?
Mysterious Sealed Sarcophagus Found in Egypt—What's Inside?

The massive coffin measures about 9-feet long by 5-feet wide and is 6-feet tall.
The History-Making Thrills of Caesars Palace
The History-Making Thrills of Caesars Palace

Daredevil motorcycle jumps. Heavyweight bouts. World-class tennis and Formula One racing. The rich, 50-plus-year history at Caesars Palace has included many amazing sporting feats and events.
Grisly Remains Discovered at German 'Stonehenge' Suggest Ritual Sacrifices
Grisly Remains Discovered at German 'Stonehenge' Suggest Ritual Sacrifices

The damaged, dismembered remains of women and children were found in a shaft, co-mingled with ritual objects.
This Is How FDR Tried to Pack the Supreme Court
This Is How FDR Tried to Pack the Supreme Court

When his New Deal legislation kept getting struck down, FDR proposed a law targeting justices over the age of 70.
Caesar Who? The Founding Father You've Probably Never Heard Of
Caesar Who? The Founding Father You've Probably Never Heard Of

He signed the Declaration of Independence and went on his own (not-so-famous) midnight ride. But a deformity may have contributed to Caesar Rodney's lack of fame.

Most Immigrants Arriving at Ellis Island in 1907 Were Processed in a Few Hours
Most Immigrants Arriving at Ellis Island in 1907 Were Processed in a Few Hours

No passports or visas were needed to enter the United States through Ellis Island at this time. In fact, no papers were required at all.
Serving Their Country, Serving Their Community
Serving Their Country, Serving Their Community

How the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans help themselves and then help others.

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