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Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great
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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
How the French Revolution Worked
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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.
The Butterfly Life Cycle: From Egg to Icon and Every Stage in Between
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Butterflies don’t just pop out of eggs with wings and flair. The butterfly life cycle is one of the most dramatic transformations in the animal kingdom.
A.1., the Steak Sauce Created for a King
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Originally created for England's King George IV, A.1. sauce is still beloved by connoisseurs all over the world, though it isn't just for steak anymore.
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Who Is Your Historical Doppelgänger?
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Sometimes history repeats itself, and sometimes it merely rhymes. Which famous historical figure's life are you destined to repeat, whether good or bad?
4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.