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Biographies
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Biography Born on 24 July 1897 at her grandfather’s home in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia Mary Earhart was the…
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Disasters
The Leaded Petrol Health Disaster
In the early 20th century, the internal combustion engine faced a persistent problem known as engine knocking. It was caused…
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History
The History of Athens
Athens, the capital city of modern Greece, stands as a beacon of Western civilisation, having shaped philosophy, politics, theatre, and the arts for over 3,000 years. From its humble beginnings as a Mycenaean settlement to…
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Murder
The Murder of Kitty Genovese
In the early hours of 13 March 1964, a young woman named Kitty Genovese was attacked outside her apartment building…
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Mysteries
The Theft of the Crown Jewels of Ireland
At the heart of this mystery lie several objects: a jewel-encrusted badge and star, ceremonial regalia known collectively as the…
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Warfare
The Zulu Wars
The Zulu Wars refer primarily to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, with related conflicts before and after that year as Britain expanded its influence in southern Africa. At the centre stood the Zulu kingdom, a…
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