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April 9, 2021
Why are Barber Poles Red, White, and Blue?
History of barber poles dates back to medieval times when barbers assisted with bloodletting, extracting teeth, and other procedures. Learn why red, white, and blue are common colors and more.
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April 7, 2021
Halifax Explosion: The Maritime Bombing Disaster of 1917
On December 6th, 1917, the Halifax explosion disaster destroyed structures in a half-mile radius after hundreds of tons of explosives ignited in a maritime collision.
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April 6, 2021
Medieval Weapons of the Middle Ages
Warriors of the middle ages used a dizzying array of brutal medieval weapons from swords, axes, maces, picks, crossbows, daggers, trebuchets, and more.
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March 16, 2021
History of Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Eruption Destroys a Once Wealthy City
The once wealthy and vibrant Italian city of Pompeii was destroyed over a two-day period when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
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March 12, 2021
The Great Wall of China
Construction of the Great Wall of China dates back to the 7th Century BCE and continued into the Ming dynasty up to 1644 CE. One of the few manmade structures visible by the naked eye from space.
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March 5, 2021
Thera Eruption: Minoan Civilization Devastated By Volcano
Although the exact date is debated, the Thera eruption shot magma 20-miles high, caused a tsunami, and devastated the Minoan civilization.
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March 2, 2021
Bolshevik Revolution
After sustaining the largest WWI casualties of any nation and a ravaged economy, the Russian, or Bolshevik, Revolution resulted in marxist dictators like Lenin and Stalin rising to power.
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