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10 of the Worst People in History: A Leadership Hall of Infamy

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This list focuses on historical figures whose leadership decisions led to mass murder, genocide, and horrific losses across generations.

22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever

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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.

5 Things About Asian American History They Don't Teach in School

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Asian Americans continue to challenge injustice, while mainstream narratives fail to address their history and struggles. Here are five facts to know.

Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler

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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder

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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

Can You Name the Country From a Well-Known Fact?

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The world is filled with colorful cultures and geography. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall, can you name these countries from one famous fact about the area?

Can You Identify This Restored Plane from an Image?

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Rise from your grave! These knights of the skies could not rest. Can you recognize these grand old warbirds? Prove it with this quiz!

Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World

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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?

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