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The Thinking Tree of Puglia: See Italy’s Ancient Olive Tree With a Face

The Thinking Tree of Puglia: See Italy’s Ancient Olive Tree With a Face

Puglia's ancient 'Thinking Tree' and olive groves, steeped in Roman history and vital to the region, face a severe threat from the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.

September 17th, 2026

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Christmas Day Celebrations in America: A Historical Journey

Christmas Day Celebrations in America: A Historical Journey

Curious about the history of Christmas in America? From Puritan bans to modern celebrations blending tradition, diversity, and festive innovation.

September 16th, 2025

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Where Did the Days of the Week Get Their Names?

Where Did the Days of the Week Get Their Names?

Have you ever wondered where the days of the week got their names? Let's go back in time and look at the origins of the names and who the days were named after.

June 19th, 2026

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A Peek into the Cryptic World of World War II Codebreaking

A Peek into the Cryptic World of World War II Codebreaking

Bletchley Park, WWII's secret hub, harbored brilliant minds like Turing, who cracked Germany's Enigma code, altering war's course & pioneering computing.

October 2nd, 2026

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Vlad the Impaler: The Son of the Dragon and the Making of Dracula

Vlad the Impaler: The Son of the Dragon and the Making of Dracula

Follow Vlad the Impaler from hostage to prince, discover why his father was called the Dragon, and trace the name Dracula from history into vampire legend.

September 16th, 2026

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Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Ice Age megafloods reshaped the world. Could they be the source of the Great Flood myths found across cultures, from Noah to Gilgamesh?

September 26th, 2025

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Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Being famous and receiving media attention can be necessary for winning reelection. The past decade has left me asking, 'Is history repeating itself?'

January 9th, 2026

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The Remarkable Cannibalized Neanderthals of El Sidrón

The Remarkable Cannibalized Neanderthals of El Sidrón

The remains of 13 Neanderthals were found in Spain's El Sidron cave that revealed evidence of prehistoric cannibalism, originally mistaken for soldiers.

September 26th, 2025

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Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Mary Grams thought she had lost her wedding ring forever. Then one day, the lost diamond ring was found around a carrot that had been plucked from her garden.

July 18th, 2024

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