In 1829, amidst London’s polluted air, physician and gardener Nathaniel Ward devised a revolutionary solution—his…
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Our modern legal framework can seem at times to be byzantine and unfair. There is…
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The Mitford family is a well established and respectable one, of the old stock and…
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The Irish army has never fought in a war. Throughout history they have sought to…
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As a city’s population grows, the desire for space to build homes, businesses, schools, and…
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D-Day was one of the most pivotal moments in history. An enormous invasion force risked…
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The Mad King of Britain, King George III, is often remembered for his recurring struggles…
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Human history can be seen, from a certain perspective, as a continual arms race against…
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Hemophilia, an uncommon blood clotting disorder, quietly made its mark in history, secretly coursing through…
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History
Codename Garbo: Juan Pujol García and His Fake Network of Spies
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanJuan Pujol Garcia lived a lie so well that it helped to win World War…
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The history of lipstick is a fascinating journey through time, marked by cultural shifts and…
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For much of history the aristocracy has stood above the common laws of the realm.…
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Queen Elizabeth I’s quest for enduring beauty ultimately led to a tragic and untimely demise.…
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It’s not often that legal history and ghost stories go hand in hand. But that’s…
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In Europe, the rat-catching profession had humble beginnings, born out of a massive rat problem.…