History

40 Interesting ‘Then And Now’ Photos That Show How Time Affects Everything

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History has a lot to tell us, and photography offers a fascinating way to peek into the past. A single ...

Bobbie, The Extraordinary Dog Who Found His Way Home

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In August 1923, Bobbie, an ordinary-looking collie puppy, embarked on a remarkable journey with his owners, the Braizer family. They ...

DID THIS WOMAN REALLY DISCOVER WHAT ‘THE UNIVERSE IS MADE OF’?

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We look deeply at viral claims about Cecilia Payne, one of the most influential and overlooked female astronomers in the ...

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE GIMLI GLIDER

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It has been more than 39 years since this unbelievable incident occurred. Nearly four decades ago, a series of technical ...

The dog that went on air raids against Nazis and became a hero

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On a very cold morning in January 1940, Czech airman Robert Bozdech and French pilot Pierre Duval were on a ...

WOMEN IN THE BUSINESS OF WAKING UP INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN

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The Rise of the Knocker Ups Imagine a time when alarm clocks and smartphones did not exist, and people had ...

WAS FRANK ‘ROCKY’ FIEGEL THE INSPIRATION FOR ‘POPEYE’?

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The Legend of Popeye’s Inspiration In the small town of Chester, Illinois, local folklore tells a tale of a real-life ...

JUDY: THE DOG WHO BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR

JUDY: THE DOG WHO BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR

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Judy, the liver and white-colored pointer, captured the hearts of the nation during the Second World War with her heroic ...

Off to the Great Reunion: Gettysburg 1913

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It was a sunny Monday morning on June 30, 1913, and a group of 21 men from Sussex County eagerly ...

SGT. JOHN BASILONE: MARINE HERO OF GUADALCANAL AND IWO JIMA

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In the darkness of October 24, 1942, the Japanese launched a terrifying night attack on the Marines dug in on ...

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