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What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?
What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?

Any meaningful attempt to grasp Albert Einstein’s genius must begin with the influences and circumstances that shaped his early life and education.

Catherine de Medici: Who Was the Real ‘Serpent Queen’?
Catherine de Medici: Who Was the Real ‘Serpent Queen’?

Catherine de Medici, also known as the ‘Serpent Queen’, was already a powerful member of the Medici dynasty when she married King Henry II of France, thus sealing her place in history.

When Did Albert Einstein Die?
When Did Albert Einstein Die?

Not only was Albert Einstein history’s greatest physicist, but also a passionate humanitarian, philosopher, and pacifist.

How Did Grigori Rasputin Contribute to the Russian Revolution?
How Did Grigori Rasputin Contribute to the Russian Revolution?

Did the notorious Russian mystic and faith healer Grigori Rasputin really play a part in the Russian Revolution through his association with Tsar Nicholas II?

What Are Five Major Historical Misconceptions?
What Are Five Major Historical Misconceptions?

History is littered with examples of historical inaccuracies, many of which, despite being contested, are still a part of our common vernacular.

9 Facts About St. Patrick’s Day You Never Knew
9 Facts About St. Patrick’s Day You Never Knew

Every year on March 17, hundreds of thousands celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with parades, corned beef, and green-colored everything, but what is this holiday actually for?

What Is the History of Arizona’s London Bridge?
What Is the History of Arizona’s London Bridge?

London Bridge has a long and complicated history, with several different versions being constructed throughout history.

Discover Leah Chase: How a Black Chef Changed Food, Art, & History
Discover Leah Chase: How a Black Chef Changed Food, Art, & History

Leah Chase was a leading chef, civil rights activist, and art collector of the 20th century, who made a significant contribution to American culture.