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Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
Not only was Albert Einstein history’s greatest physicist, but also a passionate humanitarian, philosopher, and pacifist.
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?
Albert Einstein was a first-rate physicist and scientific celebrity. He was also a profound political thinker and one of the twentieth century’s most devastating critics of capitalism.
History is littered with examples of historical inaccuracies, many of which, despite being contested, are still a part of our common vernacular.
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?
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.
From scorching sands to freezing expanses of ice, many places in the world are inhospitable to travelers, offering little more than death.