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What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?
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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on principles of freedom, feminism, abolition and the idea that people had divine truth within them.
Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?
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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?
How Amputation Works
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What makes a surgical amputation necessary? This article will answer the questions you may have about how amputation surgery works.
10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
History of Tattooing
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Ever wonder about the history of tattooing? Explore tattoos in history.
Can You Guess the State from One Image?
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Calling all US geography fans out there! Think you can identify which state is featured in one image? Test your wits and find out!
14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures
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The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.
London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt
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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.