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Why is Mesopotamia called the cradle of civilization?
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Mesopotamia was a region in the Middle East from which all of civilization developed. Learn about Mesopotamia and the birth of ancient civilization.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
El quiz de la Guerra Civil Española
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Cuando una revolución se apoderó del país, los ciudadanos españoles tomaron las armas unos contra otros y mataron sin piedad a sus vecinos. ¿Cuánto sabes de la Guerra Civil Española?
The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day
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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.
How the Office of Civilian Defense Worked
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The Office of the Civilian Defense was one of the biggest wartime volunteer efforts. Read up on the Office of Civilian Defense and learn when it disbanded.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
In Which Ancient Civilization Do You Belong?
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From warring to art and philosophy, each ancient civilization has its strengths and obstacles. Which ancient civilization would you have thrived in? It all depends on your personality. Take this quiz to find out where in history you belong!
Ernest Withers: Iconic Civil Rights Photographer — and FBI Informant?
Why did famed photographer Ernest Withers betray the civil rights movement he so lovingly documented?
6 Civil Rights Struggles Going on Right Now
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There are many civil rights struggles going on right now in the U.S. Here are six of them from HowStuffWorks Now.
Lost Civilization in Grand Canyon Was, Wait, Egyptian?
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether a lost civilization of Egyptian lived in the Grand Canyon. Did Egyptians live in the Grand Canyon?