Catherine the Great is one of the most iconic female rulers in history. Although her name is known throughout the world, most people don’t know why she is famous. Catherine the Great was one of many female empresses of Russia. During her reign she significantly expanded Russia’s borders, encouraged cultural reforms, and proved herself a […]
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Do you know what OK stands for? Its meanings and origins might surprise you. Let’s talk about language evolution. Technology has changed language at such a blistering pace that it’s hard to keep up for those of us who are a little older. I was introduced to ‘text abbreviations’ like LOL and BRB (laugh out
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The 70s were defined by the handful of countercultural movements. The younger generations were breaking free from the stiffer lifestyles and fashion expressions of their parents in the 50s and 60s. Hippy, punk, and disco subcultures were gaining popularity. Fashion expression became a very common way that the youth were identifying with their ideals and
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The origin of the human race is a mystery that affects every single person on the planet. After all, it’s not just the history of you or the history of me, but the history of us all. As advanced as genetics research has become, it still seems impossible to pinpoint the origin of humans down
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History is, without a doubt, weird. Not surprisingly, most of the weirdness occurs because humans are also quite strange, and we tend to engage in some bizarre, even nonsensical behaviors. Whether it’s dancing themselves into a grave or fighting a war over a wooden bucket, people have been finding ways to up the oddness of
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The Pacific Ocean has many stories of survival and loss, but few are as heartbreaking as that of Tami Oldham Ashcraft. In 1983, she and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, embarked on a journey that was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime, sailing from Tahiti to San Diego. But their dreams came crashing down
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Ancient Egypt was is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in human history. It was located on the banks of the Nile River in Northwest Africa. Ancient Egypt saw its fair share of war, conquers, and rulers. But it was also an age of agriculture, inventions, and art. With the boom in archaeology
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80s fashion made an extreme turn away from the hippie fashion of the 70s. Punk and alternative fashion also had a growing movement in the 80s as a pushback to fashion of the previous decade. Popular trends that we started to see included acid wash denim, cut off shirts, bright and neon colors, big patterns,
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The lives and experiences of women in the tumultuous Middle Ages were often shrouded under a veil of complexity. From the hearth and home to the church and beyond, women navigated a world that presented both challenges and opportunities. Though harsh, those lives were also hopeful. Let’s journey through their adversities and constraints as well
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The Disney animated feature Frozen was released in 2013. The film became an instant phenomenon because of its story, which subverted traditional fairy tales by saying you don’t need a prince charming to be happy or to be saved. You just need a sister who loves you unconditionally. Another notable event that happened in 2013
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