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17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.
Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?
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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
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The formation of the 12 tribes of Israel is one of the foundational narratives of the Bible. But nowadays, a new picture of the 12 tribes has emerged.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
Who Were the Titanic Survivors?
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The sinking of the RMS Titanic is one of the most famous tragedies in maritime history, with some stories of the Titanic survivors having reached legendary status.
Why Were Two Egyptian Mummies Buried With Gold Tongues?
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In the search for Cleopatra's tomb, a team of archaeologists was surprised by two mummies with gold foil-covered tongues. What was the reason for this strange burial custom?
When It Comes to Q-Tips, We Do the One Thing We're Not Supposed to. Why?
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We humans act in our own self-interest, but when it comes to cotton buds and ears we do exactly what science says not to. And yes, your doctor can tell.
Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.