On November 17, 1961, Michael Rockefeller disappeared in New Guinea. He was on an expedition to study the local tribes and their culture. The 23-year-old had been on a journey up the Aruwimi River when his canoe capsized. He was never seen again. There are many theories about what happened to Rockefeller, but the most […]
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History is littered with traitors who sold their countries or families for personal gain. But unfortunately, for some people, greed and power overrule loyalty. Every country has fallen prey to someone who has switched sides for their gain. It doesn’t matter if it’s money or political power promised to them. People have seen fit to
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Often romanticized as chivalrous, dangerous, gun-toting, horse-riding men, cowboys are popular motifs in pop culture. With their trademark hats, boots, bandanas, and gun holsters, they are portrayed as fighters who defend their towns from invaders and thugs. A strong code of conduct and unbridled courage are often associated with cowboys, no matter what action movie
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The thirteen colonies, also known as Colonial America, were established during the 17th and 18th centuries. Under British rule, the colonies were located along the eastern coast of the modern-day United States. Over time, the colonies grew and flourished as they began stretching across the rest of the Atlantic coast. When the American Revolution came
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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in the Wild West? It’s easy to think it was fun because of how simple life was on the frontier, riding horses, cooking food at campsites, sleeping under the starry sky, fetching food supplies and items from town, and more. Or maybe having
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The powdered wig was one of the most well-known and often lampooned features of 18th-century fashion. But how did this style come to be? And why did people wear them? Men in 16th century England wore the first wigs to cover up baldness. Wigs became increasingly popular in the 17th century, and by the 18th
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The term “snake oil salesman” is often used to describe someone dishonest and untrustworthy. But where did this term come from? And was it always used in a negative light? We will explore the term’s origins and discuss how it has evolved. We will also look at how the word is portrayed in popular culture.
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The relationship between police officers and doughnuts is a well-known and widely accepted cultural stereotype. But where did this association come from? From the origins of the modern police force to the present day, we’ll explore how this unlikely pairing has come to define a cultural icon. How did this common belief originate? The main
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The Rufus Buck Gang was a group of outlaws who terrorized the Midwest during the late 1800s. They were some of the most notorious criminals in American history and the inspiration for numerous books and movies. Who were the Rufus Buck Gang, and how did they earn their notorious reputation? The Loss of Indian Territory
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The Cold War was a time of great tension and fear between the United States and the Soviet Union. It lasted for more than four decades before it finally ended in 1991. Throughout this period, many significant changes occurred in the modern world. The Cold War affected not only the two superpowers fighting it but
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