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May 12, 2026
Operation Plunder
Operation Plunder was a World War II military campaign launched by Allied forces in April 1945 to cross the Rhine River and secure a foothold in Nazi Germany. It involved extensive aerial and ground assaults, successfully leading to the capture of the Rhine’s eastern bank. The operation played a crucial role in the Allied advance towards Berlin.
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April 14, 2021
History of the Internet and its Disruptive Inventors
The history of the internet dates back to the government-funded ARPANET of the 1960s, evolving throughout the 70s and 80s with the introduction of TCP/IP and Tim Berners-Lee’s world wide web in 1990.
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April 13, 2021
The Pivotal Presidential Election of 1896
The election of 1896 was pivotal for the gold standard as agrarian voters argued for a switch to silver. Voter turnout in 1896 was 79% and William McKinley won by a wide margin.
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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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