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Top 15 Historical Monuments That Cost Absurd Amounts of Money
Some of the world's most famous monuments were not just built with stone…
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15 Oldest Houses in the U.S. That Still Stand
America has a long and fascinating history, and some of its oldest stories…
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14 Lesser-Known Tales About History’s Most Infamous Outlaws
History's most famous outlaws are often remembered for their daring crimes…
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14 Famous Foods That Started With a Mistake
Some of the most beloved foods in the world were never supposed to exist…
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15 Deadliest Fighter Pilots in Military History
Throughout the history of aerial warfare, a small group of pilots rose above…
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13 Harsh Realities of Life in a Wild West Boomtown
The American West from the 1850s through the 1890s was a period…
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15 Castle Sieges That Changed Entire Kingdoms
Castles were not just stone walls and towers. They were the nerve centers…
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The 15 Most Legendary U.S. Soldiers in American History
Throughout American history, certain soldiers have risen above the rest…
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15 Bizarre Historical Figures Almost No One Has Heard Of
History books are full of kings, generals, and inventors, but some of the most…
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15 Surnames With Historical Royal Connections
Some surnames carry centuries of history, power, and tradition behind them. The family names of royal dynasties tell…
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The 15 Scariest Earthquakes Ever Recorded in History
Earthquakes are among the most powerful and unpredictable forces on Earth…
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12 Pharaohs, Kings, and Tombs That Inspired Curse Stories
Nothing captures the imagination quite like an ancient ruler who…
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15 Unusual Historical Figures School Never Taught You About
History books are full of the same familiar names, but some of the most…
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12 Historical Figures Who Married Partners Decades Younger
History books love to focus on battles, speeches, inventions, and political…
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14 Wild Women of Myth Who Refused to Be Tamed
Throughout history, cultures around the world have told stories of remarkable…
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13 Historic Figures Who Were Betrayed by Their Closest Allies
Trust is one of the most powerful forces in history, and when it breaks…
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15 Countries That Still Protect Ancient Ways of Life
Around the world, some countries have managed to hold onto traditions…
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13 Theories About Stonehenge That Refuse to Die
Stonehenge has stood on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, for roughly…
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15 Roads With Histories Darker Than Most People Realize
Most roads look ordinary at first glance. Paved surfaces, road signs, maybe…
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12 Famous Fictional Characters You Didn’t Know Were Inspired by Real People
Some of the most beloved fictional characters in books, movies, and television were not purely invented from thin air…