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Although the ancient Roman myth of Romulus and Remus is just that, a myth, it is still the foundational story that shapes the origins of the Roman Empire, and as many myths do, it has historical value. At the least, it tells us how the Romans viewed themselves and their world in the days of Rome’s greatness.
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The Kosovo Student Poisoning incident of 1990 is a mysterious and controversial event that took place during a tense period of ethnic and political unrest in Kosovo, then part of Yugoslavia. As the title suggests, the incident involved the sudden mass poisoning of thousands of ethnic Albanian students, primarily in secondary schools - yet did it happen? Well, that depends on who you ask.
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Donald Eugene Webb, an infamous American criminal, still holds the second-longest stint on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, remaining on the run for nearly four decades until the final surprising end to his case in 2017.
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Let's see how many of these accidental inventions you can guess based on very little information given - well, let's say, enough information to make an educated guess.
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Have you ever wondered why a doughnut is called a doughnut? Or perhaps even more importantly, why it has its iconic shape with the hole in the middle? Well, in a little preview of next month’s limited weekend series “Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed,” let us examine the story of a particular sailor, officially confirmed as the Father of the Dougnut Hole by The Doughnut Corporation of America, Dunkin Donuts, and Mister Dount - one, Mr. Henson Gregory.
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When it comes to Grigori Rasputin's mystique, most of it stems from a combination of his enigmatic personality, extraordinary rise to influence, and controversial reputation. Yet, it would ultimately be the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death that would entrench him within the annals of history’s weirdest and most controversial topics.
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CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Norman Davies
Peter speaks with Dr. Norman Davies, a renowned historian known for extensive research on Polish and European History and recognized worldwide as the foremost advocate for studying Polish history and its place in the broader European context.
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The story of John Dillinger, one of the most notorious criminals of the Great Depression, is a tale of audacious bank heists, high-profile escapes, and an intense manhunt that captivated the American public during the 1930s. And even after all of this time - it is just as interesting today as it was nearly one hundred years ago.
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It is now common knowledge that the great Robber Barrons of the Gilded Age cheated the public - also likely the reason why they became known by that monicker. Still, in some cases, the public was just way too eager to give their money away to any venture backed by big names such as Rockefeller. And so began the Anaconda Copper Company Scam.
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Once the new world was discovered by Europeans in 1492, so began the clamoring for land and colonization rights between the two biggest maritime powers of the time, Spain and Portugal. Within two years, the situation was dire enough that it caught the attention of the old continent’s foremost authority - Pope Alexander VI.
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William "Boss" Tweed, one of the most infamous political figures in American history, was the leader of Tammany Hall, the Democratic political machine that controlled New York City during the mid-19th century. It was front-page news when he was finally arrested and an even bigger spectacle when he escaped out of the country.
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SUNDAY TRIVIA: Candy
Let's see if you can guess the candy based on its origins story.
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Brazil’s failure to send troops to fight during the First World War led to an ongoing joke: A snake will smoke a pipe before Brazil goes to war. But by 1944, the soldiers of the Forca Expedicionaria Brasil (Brazilian Expeditionary Force) were more than proud to display the insignia patch of a green snake smoking a pipe as they fought through Italy, pushing back Fascist forces.
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The Washington Monument's history is marked by dedication, delays, and a remarkable transformation into one of America’s enduring symbols of unity and democracy.
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CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Catherine Fletcher
Peter speaks with Dr. Fletcher, the renowned Renaissance and Early Modern European History historian, about her latest book, The Roads to Rome: A History.
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The city of St. Petersburg, founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, stands as one of Russia’s most significant cities, both as a symbol of Peter’s ambition to modernize Russia and as a monument to the immense human cost required to bring that vision to life. Its construction on a barren, swampy stretch of land along the Neva River has given rise to its grim nickname, “the City Built on Bones.”
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Most of us have seen it, and many continue showing it to our children or plan to in the future. Although the story within the Charlie Brown Christmas Special is a heartwarming tale in and of itself, the history surrounding the famed special is in itself a fascinating tale, filled with moments of creativity, risk-taking, and unexpected success
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Much of Spartacus’s early life is shrouded in mystery, and historical records provide few details. Yet, the story of one of history’s most famous rebels who defied the ancient Empire of Rome is one for the history books and the silver screen - which, in fact, has been done numerous times. But did you know that although the Romans managed to kill Spartacus - his body was never found?
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After being elected to the Senate in 1962, Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy quickly became known as a liberal who championed causes such as education and healthcare. Yet, the booming political career and public perception took a big hit on July 18, 1969, in a tragic event that became synonymous with its location, Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts.
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Who hasn’t seen It’s a Wonderful Life? A film that, while designed to be a hit when it opened right before Christmas of 1946, became the year’s biggest flop within just a week. Yet, did you know that if it were not for the movie being so literally forgotten, it would likely never have become today's classic holiday favorite?
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