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The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors
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You might say there are two Montezumas: the real one who lived and the one who was invented after his death by conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
Banks of the Seine by Stanislas Lepine
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Banks of the Seine was among Stanislas Lepine's contributions to the first Impressionist exhibition. Learn more about this beautiful painting.
The Banks of the Oise by Charles-Francois Daubigny
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The Banks of the Oise by French impressionist Charles-Francois Daubigny is a luminous example of a plein air composition. Learn more about this painting.
La Plage de Trouville by Eugene Boudin
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Eugene Boudin's "La Plage de Trouville" shows his fascination with light at the sea. Read about which other great Impressionist he influenced.
Profil de Lumiere by Odilon Redon
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Profil de Lumiere by Odilon Redon was created when Impressionism was no longer the only, nor the most innovative movement. Learn about Redon's work.
When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White'
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How were early Irish immigrants treated in the United States of the mid-19th century? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Uncle Sam: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
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He wants YOU, but who the heck was he?
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.