The symbol used for peace dates back to almost half a century ago, but people are not completely aware of the iconic symbol’s dark origin. The symbol was used in the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC). Gerald Holtom, a well-known designer, stepped up to create the peace sign to create a political impact. […]
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When the Civil War started, there were strict gender roles for women. But this also worked well for those who worked as confederate spies. Authorities caught on when women started behaving unladylike. It became more difficult for women to cross state lines without being searched, which eventually led to several arrests. Women spies were rarely
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Previous discoveries determined that the first humans settled in the Americas just 13,500 years ago. But did you know that a recent discovery in 2021 may provide evidence that humans settled in the Americas as far back as 21,000 years ago? The oldest evidence of humans in the Americas was found just in 2021. Upon
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Leonardo Da Vinci has been credited with many inventions and paintings, one of the most influential figures in medieval times. But did you know that he was actually influenced by a man who lived around 300 years before his time but had ideas that surpassed Da Vinci’s? Ismail Al-Jazari was a Muslim polymath and inventor
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Phineas Taylor Barnum was considered one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs and entertainers of the 19th century. He was both ingenious and excellent in marketing tactics. But did you know that his very first exhibit exploited an enslaved person until after her death? Joice Heth was an elderly, enslaved African American woman. She was the
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We have read of many ancient rituals that concerned sacrificing human lives. Some had truth and historical backgrounds, while some were mere legends. But what could have been the reason to sacrifice an entire army during the Iron Age? Archeologists discovered hundreds of human bones in the Alken Enge bog in eastern Denmark. Upon investigation,
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The tragedy on September 11, 2001, devastated several Americans across the country and even the world. Numerous people have lost their lives in this disaster. But did you know that it wasn’t the first significant disaster they encountered? The burning and sinking of steamboat General Slocum in 1904 were considered the worst disaster in New
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking or hazardous event. While it’s natural to feel afraid of something, reacting to something triggered by fear is trauma and often causes the body to make split-second changes to defend itself from danger. But have you ever heard
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There are several structures built in ancient times that are still erect today. From the pyramids of Egypt to the underground villages in Asia, their magnificence and grandeur still captivate many people. But did you know there is a structure north of Dublin known to be older than the oldest pyramid in Egypt? Newgrange, first
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The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between the alliance of Ancient Greek city-states which was led by King Leonidas I of Sparta and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes. But did you know that the site where the battle was fought still exists? While you can still visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, a modern highway
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