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Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Most Successful Female Sniper in History
Some named her Lady D eath. To Adolf Hitler 's men, she was "the Russian bitch from hell." Lyudmila Pavlichenko , the most successful...
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Ella Fitzgerald, Illinois Jacquet, Norman Granz and Dizzy Gillespie Arrested in Houston: A Night of Music, Dice, and Defiance
On October 7, 1955, an incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, that echoed the tensions of the era and highlighted the struggle for civil...
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The Last Time Pink Floyd Met Syd Barrett
The Syd Barrett whom Roger Waters encountered during their time at Cambridgeshire High School For Boys was markedly distinct from the one...
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The Brave Hearts of Dutch Resistance: Truus Oversteegen, Freddie Oversteegen, and Hannie Schaft
During World War II, the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands spurred the rise of many resistance groups, but few stories are as remarkable...
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The Incredible Survival Story of Aimo Koivunen: From War to Wilderness via Methamphetamine
Aimo Allan Koivunen was a Finnish soldier who gained a peculiar form of fame during World War II due to an extraordinary survival story...
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The Tragedy of Aberfan: The Completely Avoidable Death of 116 children and 28 adults.
A tragic event that shocked people worldwide took place in the South Wales village of Aberfan. On that fateful day, millions of cubic...
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The Life of P.T. Barnum: From Humble Beginnings to Circus Legend and the Dark History of the 'Freak Show'
Phineas Taylor Barnum, better known as P.T. Barnum, is a name synonymous with showmanship and entertainment. He was a pioneering figure...
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The Tragic Case of Andrea Yates: A Dive into a Heartbreaking Crime
Andrea Yates is a name that has become synonymous with one of the most tragic and disturbing cases in American criminal history. On June...
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Operation Entebbe: Codenamed Operation Thunderbolt
Few military operations in history embody audacity, precision, and drama as distinctly as Operation Entebbe. On July 4, 1976, Israeli...
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The Mysterious Death of Brian Jones
The death of Brian Jones, a founding member of The Rolling Stones, has remained one of rock music's most enduring mysteries. On July 3,...
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Margaux Hemingway: A Life of Glamour and Tragedy
Margaux Hemingway, born Margot Louise Hemingway on February 16, 1954, was an American fashion model and actress who emerged as one of the...
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Life in "La Zone": Paris’ Forgotten Underworld
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Paris underwent a radical transformation. The sweeping modernization efforts led by...
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The Little Older Lady That Knew All The BIG Stars.
Among the assortment of items for sale in a Belgium thrift shop, such as old worn paperbacks, scratched vinyl records, and previously...
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