The 1930s was a tumultuous period in United States history. The Great Depression left millions out of work, causing tremendous suffering throughout the country. Yet it could also be seen as a decade when Americans came together to lift each other in times of trouble. Here are a series of colorized photographs that bring back […]
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The Vietnam War was one of the most contentious conflicts of the 20th century. Yet, at the same time, it was one of the most well-documented, with photographers capturing powerful and striking images of the war and its impact on soldiers and civilians alike. These photographs have become essential to our collective memory of the
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Agatha Christie is considered one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. After the Bible, her novels are the most translated books of all time, existing in over 100 foreign languages. Some of her best creations were Miss Marple, a short story collection of 14 books, and the iconic Hercule Poirot. Less known than
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Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist, inventor, and engineer, whose name has become synonymous with complex machines that perform simple tasks in an overly complicated way. He used his cartoons to satirize the excesses of technology and the bureaucracy that often accompanied it. In 1955, he entered the National Cartoonists Society Hall of Fame and
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Today, the United States of America includes 50 states. However, they were only thirteen in the beginning—- the 13 original colonies. The 13 original colonies of colonial America can be grouped geographically into three distinct regions. They include: The Southern Colonies The southern Colonies included the provinces of Maryland, Carolina (later divided into South and
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On April 26, 1986, a devastating nuclear accident occurred at the Chernobyl Power Plant in Ukraine. The accident was so powerful that it caused an explosion that shattered reactor number four and released more radioactive material than the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. This radioactive material spread across Belarus, Ukraine, and parts of
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Easily one of the most interesting people that have walked the earth, the life of Peter Freuchen has gained so many public talks. The life he lived suggests that of fulfillment and great exploits. Peter Freuchen was an extraordinary explorer, writer, and anthropologist best known for his expeditions to Greenland and his work among the
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Hanna-Barbera company, formed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, was an American animation studio founded and formed in 1957 by the most successful directing team in animation history. The company produced some of the most iconic and beloved animated television shows of all time, including The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. However, for almost two
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A pirate’s life is full of adventure and danger, but with that comes structure and order. Pirates have been a part of the maritime world since the early days of sailing. They have a long and colorful history, and the roles and duties of a pirate in a pirate crew are just as varied as
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The legendary figure of Merlin has been a part of the Western imagination for centuries. From tales of King Arthur to more modern interpretations, Merlin has been a source of mystery and enchantment. But who was the real Merlin, and where did the stories of this powerful wizard come from? The answer may surprise you.
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