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Conspiracy Theories - A Dime for a Dozen
The Internet is full of conspiracy theories. The library is full of books about conspiracies (real and imagined) and it certainly is a favorite topic for directors/producers of films. An article caugh… more »
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Kanishka : The Kushana King
myhistoryblog wrote 3 days ago: Kanishka (Kushan language: Κανηκι, Ancient Chinese was a king of the Kushan Empire in Central … more »
SamudraGupta : A Great Conquerer
myhistoryblog wrote 3 days ago: Samudragupta (reigned 335-380) is the second ruler of the Gupta Dynasty, who ushered in the Golden A … more »
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Dave Newell wrote 1 week ago: Previously unsolved, the fate of The Lost Colony of Roanoke has been discovered. Archeologists have … more »
Snapshot of History: Millard Who?
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Dave Newell wrote 1 week ago: Lost shortly after he left office in 1853, the name of the thirteenth President of the United State … more »
Dr. Guillotin and His Get Rich Quick Schemes
Dave Newell wrote 2 weeks ago: Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, credited with making the guillotine famous, was a man who was before hi … more »
Seabiscuit: The Birth of Performance Enhancing Drugs
Dave Newell wrote 2 weeks ago: The first high-profile case of the usage of performance enhancing drugs was Seabiscuit, a champion t … more »
How Ships Became Called "Her" and "She"
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Dave Newell wrote 2 weeks ago: Christopher Columbus, the man credited with discovering The New World, gave humanity a different vie … more »
Teecycle Presents: The Fourth of July
Tim wrote 3 weeks ago: Size Medium $7 + $3 shipping $1 of the sale of each shirt is donated to the River Revitalization F … more »
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Crime
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Dave Newell wrote 3 weeks ago: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962) was First Lady of the United States fro … more »
Frank Sinatra: Ol Blue Eyes' Contact Lenses
Dave Newell wrote 3 weeks ago: Known best for his unparalleled vocal performances, Frank Sinatra was also known for his remarkable … more »
J.R.R. Tolkien: The Spelling Error
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Dave Newell wrote 4 weeks ago: First published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings series was a learning experience for JRR Tolkien, who … more »
Snapshot of History: Thomas Edison
Dave Newell wrote 4 weeks ago: An unhappy Thomas Edison, just seconds after his wife let him know that the potato peeler had alrea … more »
Marilyn Monroe: Plagued by Plaque
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Dave Newell wrote 1 month ago: Marilyn Monroe, best known for her roles in movies during the 1950s, consistently battled gingivitis … more »
Sergeant Alvin "Peppermint Pattie" York
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Dave Newell wrote 1 month ago: Sergeant Alvin York (December 13, 1887 - September 2, 1964) was a United State soldier, famous for h … more »
Conspiracy Theories - A Dime for a Dozen
Keith Lehman wrote 1 month ago: The Internet is full of conspiracy theories. The library is full of books about conspiracies (real a … more »
Let's not forget controversy sells
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Mario A. wrote 1 month ago: When was the last time you bought a pack of baseball cards? Did you know products such as Upper Deck … more »
Samuel F.B. Morse
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Dave Newell wrote 1 month ago: On May 24, 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse completed his work on what is regarded as the scraggliest beard i … more »
The History Bluff is in Good Hands
Dave Newell wrote 1 month ago: Beginning Thursday, June 12, the lead writer of The History Bluff, Dave Newell, will be in Ohio unti … more »
The Incontinent Stonewall Jackson
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Dave Newell wrote 1 month ago: Military historians consider Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson to be one of the most gifted tac … more »
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