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Love of politics, love of exploring new things, love of dogs and cats, and even more food!
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A Bird's Eye View of Washington, Looking Toward the Northeast
Take a look at this amazing bird's-eye view of Washington, looking toward the northeast. This 1916 image will take your breath away!
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January 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Celebrating the New Year: A Look Back at a 1925 White House Reception
Celebrate the New Year with a look back at a 1925 White House reception. See a photo of a group of military officers visiting the White House 89 years ago today.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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A Look Back at the Capitol Building in 1824: An Iconic Image by Charles Burton
Take a look back at the Capitol Building in 1824 with this iconic image by Charles Burton. Learn more about the history of the Capitol and see other amazing photos from the past.
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January 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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When Did Metro Open in D.C.?
Metro in Washington DC opened on March 27th, 1976. All rides were free that day on the 4.6 miles of tracks.
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January 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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#40 Manhattan In 1851 And Today
January 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Elizabeth I and the Tudor succession crises: 1558 - 1603
Elizabeth I and the succession crisis - who should succeed the Virgin Queen?
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January 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The gateway to hell: Why was Houska Castle built?
Local legend has it that Houska Castle in the Czech Republic was built over a large pit that many people in the area believed was a gateway to hell
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January 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The history of the World Cup
2022 marks the 22nd World Cup tournament and the first time we’ve had to wait until the end of the year to see but how did it all start?
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January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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History's most bizarre, brutal and absolutely barmy punishments
Killer cows, knuckle prisons, and malicious mullets: history's weirdest punishments show the dark and twisted side of human nature
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January 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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King of the English: The life of Alfred the Great
Alfred’s valiant defence of Wessex, wide-ranging military and social reforms, established the early structure of English society
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January 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty
Following The Plantagenet story in Britain in a brutal docu-drama.
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January 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Colosseum
From the savage truth of a gladiator’s life as a slave to the fascinating revelation of the many ways Rome’s Emperors used the amphitheatre to demonstrate their absolute power
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January 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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The 80th anniversary of D-Day: Remembering the Normandy Landings
D-Day was a turning point in WWII for Allied forces, and 2024 marks its 80th anniversary. Find out how to commemorate this historically significant event.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Democracy under threat: When an angry mob stormed the US Capitol
Supporters of President Trump attacked the US Capitol Building in Washington DC in January 2021. Learn all about it here.
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January 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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9 important books about World War I
Looking for books on World War I? Check out our list of the best non-fiction, fiction, and easy-to-read titles about The Great War
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January 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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What was the best year in history?
After the terrible last two years it makes sense to take a look back on better times and decide once and for all what the best years in history were.
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December 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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Hey everyone, I just quit X/tweeting and joined blue sky. blue sky is a great haven away from the hatred between X parties. I love it here.
December 30, 2024 at 11:34 PM