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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.

How Well Do You Remember The Most Important Dates In British History?

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The history of Great Britain stretches back a millennium, and thanks to colonization, spans virtually the entire globe. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the biggest dates in British history!

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

How Accents Work

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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.

How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?

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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!

What's Your World History IQ?

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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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BolĂ­var was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.

How Colonialism Works

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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.

Do You Know Where These 40 Obscure Countries Are?

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If you are a geography whiz, then you should have no problem telling us where these obscure countries are located. Let's put your knowledge of the globe to the ultimate test!

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