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Henry VIII's Favorite Warship

There were very few things in this world that King Henry VIII loved as much as the Mary Rose, the four-masted carrack that served as the jewel of his naval fleet. It sank under mysterious circumstances off Portsmouth in 1545, and it lay there at the bot

July 30, 2024 Jamie Hayes


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Adrienne Fidelin, The Lost Muse

Adrienne Fidelin's image was everywhere in the early 20th century, but history almost forgot her all the same.
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Horrifying Hygiene In The Middle Ages

From dangerous remedies to waste disposal, the hygiene standards during the Middle Ages might just send a chill down your spine.
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Photos Of The Most Stunning British Royal Tiaras

Tiaras, a broad term for various styles of headdresses, are exquisite jewelry pieces with cultural, historical, and personal significance. Here are some gorgeous ones owned by the British Royal family.
August 1, 2024 Laidley Bates
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The Greatest Fighter Pilots In History

Flight has always been one of the dreams of humankind. Some of our most ancient myths, like that of Icarus, dream of the freedom of soaring through the skies. Humans being humans, once we solved the mystery of flight, some of the greatest fliers in history emerged during wartime.
August 1, 2024 Tom Miller

The 40 Worst Sea Disasters In History

We've all heard of the Titanic, but what about other noteworthy sea disasters? In the wake of the Sicilian yacht sinking in a freak tornado, let's examine 40 of the worst sea disasters in history.
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The 35 Craziest Things That Happened In The 1970s

The 1970s was a decade of heartbreak, innovation, and change. These are the craziest moments that can't be forgotten.
June 1, 2024 Sarah Ng