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A jewel thief in a powdered wig who hastened Marie Antoinette’s downfall. A Supreme Court showdown started by barmaids. Discover 25 fascinating—and often overlooked—moments that made history.

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Dec 11, 2025 · Many of the most compelling recent history titles feature authors grappling with the actions of their ancestors—and how those choices reverberate today.

Apr 25, 2024 · Though the Union victory freed the nation’s four million enslaved people, the legacy of slavery continued to influence American history, from the Reconstruction to the Civil Rights …

From the majestic Egyptian pyramids to the sophisticated cities of the Maya, discover the innovations, cultures and daily life of some of history's earliest and most influential societies.

Oct 14, 2009 · After deposing the last western emperor, Romulus Augustus, Odovacar’s troops proclaimed him king of Italy, bringing an ignoble end to the long, tumultuous history of ancient Rome.

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