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The woman who almost became England’s first queen

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The woman who almost became England’s first queen

The woman who almost became England’s first queen

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Why America was so obsessed with Victorian ‘ghost photos’

Why America was so obsessed with Victorian ‘ghost photos’

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How to spend a weekend in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?

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When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?

When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?

These 3 samurai women were heroes of shogun era Japan

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These 3 samurai women were heroes of shogun era Japan

These 3 samurai women were heroes of shogun era Japan

Harriet Tubman, the spy: uncovering her secret Civil War missions

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Harriet Tubman, the spy: uncovering her secret Civil War missions

Harriet Tubman, the spy: uncovering her secret Civil War missions

These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

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These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

This shogun outwitted and outlasted his rivals to rule Japan

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This shogun outwitted and outlasted his rivals to rule Japan

This shogun outwitted and outlasted his rivals to rule Japan

The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

Why the Washington Monument was once a national embarrassment

Why the Washington Monument was once a national embarrassment

Why the Washington Monument was once a national embarrassment

Inside the Horn of Africa’s hunger crisis

Inside the Horn of Africa’s hunger crisis

Inside the Horn of Africa’s hunger crisis

These women are bringing some peace to war-stricken Congo

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These women are bringing some peace to war-stricken Congo

These women are bringing some peace to war-stricken Congo

Landmines took their limbs. Soccer brought them glory.

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Landmines took their limbs. Soccer brought them glory.

Landmines took their limbs. Soccer brought them glory.

New law in Spain could help families in their search for relatives

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New law in Spain could help families in their search for relatives

New law in Spain could help families in their search for relatives

General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

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General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

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