The Progressive Era In Depth

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John Glenn was an American pilot and astronaut, having set records for the first supersonic transcontinental flight and the distinction as the oldest person to ever fly in space.

From witches and werewolves to zombies and the devil himself, the folklore surrounding Halloween and the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain date back as far as 6,000 years ago.

Mata Hari was a famous exotic dancer from the early 20th Century who helped the French during WWI by seducing the Prussian Crown Prince Wilhelm, but would later be sentenced to death for supposed German espionage.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built over a nearly 200-year period, halted by war and time to settle the unstable subsoil that caused the tower to lean. The tower was used by Galileo, Nazi forces, and as a tourist attraction for millions.

In June of 1791, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette attempted to escape the French Revolution under the cloak of night and disguise. Still, they were recognized due to the King’s portrait featured on French currency, ultimately leading to their execution.

Niccolò Machiavelli observed and documented what he believed was necessary brutality and immorality in order to exert power in his book “The Prince,” having studied the political strategies of the Medici family and the brutal leadership of Cesare Borgia.

On March 10th, 1975, Communist North Vietnamese forces began their Spring Offensive campaign to capture Southern territories. Without US support, the South’s army retreated in panic which ultimately led to the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War.