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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.

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 Did Einstein Say About Capitalism?
What Did Einstein Say About Capitalism?

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.

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.

Tristan da Cunha: An Island at the Edge of the World
Tristan da Cunha: An Island at the Edge of the World

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.

7 of the Most Inhospitable Places on Earth
7 of the Most Inhospitable Places on Earth

From scorching sands to freezing expanses of ice, many places in the world are inhospitable to travelers, offering little more than death.