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The Controversial Story of Scientology: Paying for Religion?
Scientology is thought of as a religion by many, but its controversial history suggests a more nefarious intent.
4h • Evan Fullford, in Religion
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5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo
The life and Surrealist art of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has fascinated admirers, biographers, artists, fashion enthusiasts, and feminists alike.
8h • Janie Slabbert, in Art
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Cappadocia’s Hidden Cities and Rock-Cut Churches
12h • Alex Johnson, in Travel
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Who Was the Only U.S. President to Serve More Than Two Terms?
14h • Greg Beyer, in History
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Giorgio Vasari: 11 Facts About The Father of Art History
15h • Mia Forbes, in Artists
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What Does It Take to Become a US President?
18h • Peter Zablocki, in History

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Frida Kahlo: 6 Facts About Her Life, Art, & Legacy
22h • Charlotte Davis, in Artists
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1d • Caleb Howells, in History
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Who Won the Battle of Stones River?
1d • Owen Rust, in History
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1d • Marina Urdapilleta, in History
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Which US President Served the Shortest Time in Office?
1d • Scott Mclaughlan, in History
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4 American Presidents Who Were Assassinated
1d • Greg Beyer, in History
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How Magnus Maximus’ Forgotten Son Contributed to the Arthurian Legends
2d • Caleb Howells, in Ancient History
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Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)
2d • Peter Zablocki, in Art
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5 Important Examples of Religious Art From Christian History
2d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
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Who Was the First US President To Be Impeached?
2d • Scott Mclaughlan, in History
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8 Most Divisive President Elections in US History
2d • Owen Rust, in History
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6 Must-See National Trust Properties in the UK
3d • Alex Bird, in Travel
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5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?
3d • Janie Slabbert, in Art
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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris
3d • Meaghan Branham, in Travel
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How Does the Electoral College Work?
3d • Greg Beyer, in History
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10 Weird Events From Presidential Elections
3d • Owen Rust, in American History
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Do Genetic Studies Refute the Etruscans’ Anatolian Origin?
4d • Caleb Howells, in Ancient History
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What Was the Berlin Conference?
4d • Maria-Anita Ronchini, in History
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Hell in the Bible: Eternal Damnation vs. Annihilationism
4d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
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How Many U.S. Presidents Served Two Terms in Office?
4d • Greg Beyer, in History
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10 Presidential Elections That Shaped the US Forever
4d • Owen Rust, in History
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Who Are the 144,000 and the Great Multitude in the Book of Revelation?
5d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
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10 Art Techniques You Should Know
5d • Anastasiia S. Kirpalov, in Art
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Who Won the Battle of Fredericksburg?
5d • Owen Rust, in History
Frida Kahlo facts life, painting

Frida Kahlo: 6 Facts About Her Life, Art, & Legacy

22h • Charlotte Davis, in Artists
real arthurian villains

4 Villains From the Arthurian Legends Who Really Existed

1d • Caleb Howells, in History
who won battle stones river

Who Won the Battle of Stones River?

1d • Owen Rust, in History

Machu Picchu Unveiled: Why Hiram Bingham Didn’t “Discover” It

1d • Marina Urdapilleta, in History
President Harrison

Which US President Served the Shortest Time in Office?

1d • Scott Mclaughlan, in History
american presidents assassinations

4 American Presidents Who Were Assassinated

1d • Greg Beyer, in History
magnus maximus son arthurian legends

How Magnus Maximus’ Forgotten Son Contributed to the Arthurian Legends

2d • Caleb Howells, in Ancient History
norman rockwell america

Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)

2d • Peter Zablocki, in Art
religious art christian history

5 Important Examples of Religious Art From Christian History

2d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
president andrew johnson

Who Was the First US President To Be Impeached?

2d • Scott Mclaughlan, in History
most divisive president elections us history

8 Most Divisive President Elections in US History

2d • Owen Rust, in History
must see national trust properties

6 Must-See National Trust Properties in the UK

3d • Alex Bird, in Travel
medusa famous artworks

5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?

3d • Janie Slabbert, in Art
montmartre van gogh eyes

Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris

3d • Meaghan Branham, in Travel
capitol at night electoral college

How Does the Electoral College Work?

3d • Greg Beyer, in History
weird events presidential elections

10 Weird Events From Presidential Elections

3d • Owen Rust, in American History
etruscan genetic studies anatolian origin

Do Genetic Studies Refute the Etruscans’ Anatolian Origin?

4d • Caleb Howells, in Ancient History
what was berlin conference

What Was the Berlin Conference?

4d • Maria-Anita Ronchini, in History
hell bible damnation annihilationism

Hell in the Bible: Eternal Damnation vs. Annihilationism

4d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
us presidents that served two terms

How Many U.S. Presidents Served Two Terms in Office?

4d • Greg Beyer, in History
presidential elections changed us forever

10 Presidential Elections That Shaped the US Forever

4d • Owen Rust, in History
great multitude revelation

Who Are the 144,000 and the Great Multitude in the Book of Revelation?

5d • Eben De Jager, in Religion
art techniques you should know

10 Art Techniques You Should Know

5d • Anastasiia S. Kirpalov, in Art
who won battle fredericksburg

Who Won the Battle of Fredericksburg?

5d • Owen Rust, in History
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