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Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool
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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.
New York City History Quiz
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With around 8 million residents, New York City has become one of the world's biggest and most vibrant metro areas. How much do you know about NYC's history?
Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome
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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.
Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?
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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."
How Human Trafficking Works
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Why is so much money made from human trafficking? How did it start and how can it be stopped? Read about human trafficking at HowStuffWorks.
Do you remember the 1956 classic, "The Ten Commandments"?
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Let my people go! The classic Biblical story of Moses leading the Hebrews to freedom from slavery was made into a 1956 movie called, "The Ten Commandments." How well do you remember it?
The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched
HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.
The Ultimate Civil War Quiz
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War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Although, I wouldn't say "nothing" about the Civil War, as it did accomplish some things and made its mark in America history books. Think you know it all? Take this quiz to find out!
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.