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History

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Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte

Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte

What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?

What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

12 Big Cases of Revenge

12 Big Cases of Revenge

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Who Is Iran Allies With?

Who Is Iran Allies With?

All 26 Countries That Start With S

All 26 Countries That Start With S

What Classifies a World War as, Well, a World War?

What Classifies a World War as, Well, a World War?

How Many Countries Are in Europe? Surprisingly Not a Simple Answer

How Many Countries Are in Europe? Surprisingly Not a Simple Answer

Historical Events

From the Age of Enlightenment to the Christmas Truce, learn about some of history's most pivotal events.

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior

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OceanGate: What Went Wrong and Why

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What Happened to MH370, the Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight?

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy Killed Thousands and Doomed Generations

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Historical Figures

From Musketeers to Nazis, Archimedes to Harriet Tubman, these famous historical figures changed the course of history -- for better or worse.

5 Most Corrupt Presidents in U.S. History (Including a Civil War Hero)

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10 of the Worst People in History: A Leadership Hall of Infamy

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The Most Powerful People in the World Aren't Always the Richest

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The Youngest Vice President in U.S. History (and 5 Close Contenders)

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History vs. Myth

You don't need fiction when history provides you with tales as crazy as the ones we've collected for you. Read up while your jaw drops.

The Madden Curse Debate: NFL Legends Weigh In on the Phenomenon

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Most Haunted Places in the World: True Encounters and Tales

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Is Santeria Considered Witchcraft? A Deep Dive into the Tradition

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Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries

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Europe

No matter how knowledgeable you are about European history, there's always more to learn! Get an in-depth look at European history in these articles.

Why Did the USSR Fall? The Real Costs of Becoming a Superpower

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Why Did the Berlin Wall Fall?

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Why Did the Roman Empire Fall? Corruption, Inflation, and Division

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9 Castles in Europe Worthy of Their Icon Status

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North America

From the southern tip of Florida to the Alaskan wilderness, explore North American history in-depth in the North American history section.

There Are Castles in Ohio? No Foolin'?

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10 Least Diverse States in the U.S.

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10 Most Haunted Places in America: Stanley Hotel, Queen Mary, and More

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14 Least Visited National Parks in the United States

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World History

HowStuffWorks looks at the history and culture of places from all over the world.

The List of Countries That Start With Q Is Extremely Short

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Who Is America's Greatest Ally? Asking for a Friend...

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Is There a Country That Starts With X? Not in the English Language

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10 Biggest Wars in History With Death Tolls in the Tens of Millions

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World Wars

World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored.

Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments

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Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII

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How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis

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The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII

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