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The Lyles Consolidated School in Indiana served as a dark moment in history. At the all-Black school, ten children were selected and treated with radiation that caused massive physical and mental issues.

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?

Fossil fuels have underpinned capitalist development since the Industrial Revolution. Despite omnipresent warnings of impending climate catastrophe, they continue to dominate the energy mix that powers the global economy.

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

The world’s most remote place, Tristan da Cunha, is a remarkable archipelago inhabited by a close-knit community with a unique culture and fascinating history.

Vera Mary Brittain was a British writer, feminist and pacifist who is most known for her 1933 memoir, A Testament Youth, which recounts her experiences during the First World War.

Cryptography is the art of hiding the meaning of a text from everyone except the intended receivers through the use of various techniques.

Despite its reputation, coca is a versatile plant that has been cultivated in South America for millennia and used for everything from medicine to soft drinks.