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This Timelapse Animation Lets You See the Rise of Cities Across the Globe, from 3700 BC to 2000 AD
In 2016, a research project led by Yale developed a groundbreaking dataset that documented the evolution of urban settlements over a...
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The Collyer Brothers: A Tragic Legacy of Hoarding
The tragic tale of the Collyer brothers stands as one of the most bewildering and distressing accounts of compulsive hoarding in history....
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Before The Internet, What People Asked New York Public Library's Librarians?
Before the advent of the Internet and Google, the primary method of seeking answers to urgent inquiries was by visiting the local library...
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The Frost Fairs of River Thames
During the period spanning from the 13th to the 19th centuries, the northern hemisphere experienced a period known as the “Little Ice...
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Queen Elizabeth’s Childhood Playhouse
Located in the garden of Windsor's Royal Lodge in Berkshire, England, there is a small thatched cottage with white-washed walls, hidden...
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Kaspar the Savoy Cat: A Mascot of Tradition and Mystery
At the heart of London’s luxury, nestled by the Thames, stands the renowned Savoy Hotel—a place rich with history, grandeur, and...
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The Daring Escapes of Henri Charrière: The Real Papillon
Henri Charrière, a man whose life story blurs the lines between fact and legend, etched his name into history through a series of...
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Capturing Urban Spaces With Exploration Photographer David de Rueda
Embark on a journey into unfamiliar territory with urban photographer David de Rueda. David explores and photographs eerie abandoned...
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1914-1918: The British West Indies Regiment in World War I: A Forgotten Chapter of Valour
Above: July 1917 - West Indian men serving in the British Navy, in the Fleet Auxillary. Although Lord Kitchener objected to the idea of...
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Stunning Drone Footage Taken Flying Over the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
History buff Rusty of Rusty’s History Zone posted absolutely stunning drone footage flying over the ruins of ancient Pompeii. This...
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The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: A Tragic End to a Southern Rock Legacy
On 20th October 1977, just three days after the release of their fifth album, Street Survivors , tragedy struck Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their...
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The Cross-Bones Graveyard: London’s Red-Light Graveyard and the Place of Southwark’s Outcast Dead
London, a city steeped in history and mystery, has its share of well-known landmarks—the gleaming towers of the City, the majestic...
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The Alien Beauty Of Jellyfish In Alexander Semenov’s Photography
Alexander Semenov , a Russian marine biologist and underwater photographer, captures extraordinary images of deep-sea creatures. He is...
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Which Dictator Was The Most Dangerous
It is believed that to become a strong and respected leader of the masses, one needs to possess compassion for humanity, love for their...
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Native Americans Left a Code For Humans To Live By
Certain words of wisdom are followed by every person - regardless of their ethnicity, religion, tribe or culture. These words come from...
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The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’
John Stanley Wojtowicz, a name that may not be immediately recognizable, became infamous for orchestrating a dramatic bank robbery in...
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London’s 18th-Century Craze for Gin: A Spirited Journey
In the 18th century, London was gripped by a peculiar and intense fascination with a clear, potent spirit known as gin. This period,...
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Mother's Finest: The Funk Rock Band That You Wouldn't Want To Have Supporting You
In the mid-70s, the rock scene was buzzing with heavyweights like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, but there was one band that turned...
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Operation Dynamo: The Miracle of Dunkirk
As the sun dipped towards the horizon on the evening of May 26, 1940, the beaches of Dunkirk were a scene of unimaginable chaos....
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Isolating Led Zeppelin’s ‘Ramble On’ Track by Track: Guitars, Bass, Drums & Vocals
The beauty of isolated tracks lies in their ability to transform our understanding of familiar music. They offer a chance to dissect the...
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The Last Time Lennon & McCartney Played Together Captured in A Toot And a Snore in ’74
The universe of Beatles bootlegs is, quite frankly, boundless. From live performances and outtakes to demos and the inevitable studio...
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Watch Rage Against The Machine Play A Record Shop In 1992
On March 29, 1992, nearly seven months before Rage Against the Machine was to release its legendary self-titled debut album, they played...
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North Wales Asylum, Denbigh
Following the enactment of the Lunatic Act in 1808, each county was mandated to establish a facility for the mentally ill. However, by...
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The Highest Paid Athlete in History Actually Lived in Ancient Rome
In the grand arena of Roman chariot racing, no name looms larger than that of Gaius Appuleius Diocles. His rise to prominence as one of...
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