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May 19, 2025
Battle of Flanders
The Battle of Flanders, fought during World War I from April to November 1917, comprised a series of engagements between the Allies and German forces in Flanders, Belgium. Key battles included Passchendaele, marked by trench warfare and heavy casualties. This campaign aimed to secure the Belgian coast and disrupt German supply lines but ultimately resulted in a costly stalemate.
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April 12, 2021
JFK and Jackie: Celebrity President and First Lady
The first family of President JFK and Jackie became global celebrities and American icons with the help of television coverage and mesmerizing mystique.
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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 8, 2021
Whiskey Rebellion: American Whiskey Producers Attack Federal Tax
After tax on whiskey was levied in 1791, small American whiskey producers were heavily taxed, causing an uprising against collectors known as the whiskey rebellion.
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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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April 5, 2021
Bleeding Kansas: Causes, Events, and Pottawatomie Massacre
Bleeding Kansas was a period of violent clashes between 1854 and 1861 in the newly-established Kansas territory over the national debate of slavery versus abolition.
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April 2, 2021
History and Traditions of the Easter Bunny and his Eggs
The history of the easter bunny and origins of easter eggs in America date back to the 1700s when German immigrants introduced the tradition of setting out a nest for the egg-laying hare to deliver colored eggs.
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