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Cutty Sark Re-opens to the Public
Cutty Sark, a ship perfect for carrying tea, re-opens to the public on 26 April 2012. For almost two centuries the magnificent Cutty Sark sailed across all... Read more
The 14 May 2012 by Vecie78
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75 Years Since The Hindenburg Disaster
image credit Sunday, May 6, marked the 75th anniversary of the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. The massive German airship caught fire while attempting to land near... Read more
The 14 May 2012 by Gerard
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GUEST BLOGGER: Edwin Ivanauskas, on Modern Day Prohibition in America, as Applie...
When someone thinks about the term “prohibition,” where first comes to mind usually is the era of illegal alcohol from 1919 to 1933 in the United States.... Read more
The 04 May 2012 by Kena
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Historic Photos From The New York City Municipal Archives
image credit The New York City Municipal Archives released a database of over 870,000 photos from its collection of more than 2.2 million images of New York... Read more
The 03 May 2012 by Gerard
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Conflicting Torahs: To Victors Go the Myths
Of all the spoils that come from success in war, perhaps the least appreciated is the ability to write the history. To the victor goes the narrative. When the... Read more
The 02 May 2012 by Cris
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Cast-iron Conservatory
The Horniman Museum, best-known for its walrus and aquarium, also has a rather wonderful Victorian conservatory. It was built in 1894 for the Museum's founder... Read more
The 01 May 2012 by Carolineld
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Remember WWII with Sofia’s Drawings
Everyone knows the story of the Amsterdam girl in hiding during World War II. The Diary of Ann Frank is one of the most beloved tales of the struggle Holland's... Read more
The 01 May 2012 by Amsterdam City Tours
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Nell Minow and Her Exclusive Interview with Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III
Senator Adlai Stevenson III in 1975 (second from right, standing) with bipartisan delegation to Chica including (back row, from right) Ambassador George... Read more
The 25 April 2012 by Kena
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Get Your Derby On!
One of the things I most enjoy about spring is the excitement of the horseracing season. While most Americans are familiar with the American Triple Crown, a... Read more
The 16 April 2012 by Authoremerylee
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Franklin: The Lost State Of America
image credit The State of Franklin was an unrecognized autonomous United States territory created in 1784 from part of the territory west of the Appalachian... Read more
The 13 April 2012 by Gerard
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