Kreuzenstein Castle – The Medieval Castle Of The Habsburgs, Austria
Burg Kreuzenstein, also called Kreuzenstein Castle, is nestled in Lower Austria, Austria, just north of Vienna….
The Story Behind The Flag That Inspired ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
If you’ve ever attended a U.S. sporting event, you know the routine: people stand, place their…
The 1924 Democratic National Convention: A Marathon Of Chaos In U.S. Political History
The 1924 Democratic National Convention is a remarkable chapter in U.S. history. It was featured by…
The Extraordinary Noonans: Life With 13 Children In 1920s Massachusetts
The 1920s were a fascinating time in American history, full of jazz, flappers, prohibition, and gangsters. During…
10 Surprising Laws Enacted During World War I Era
Wars could bring many surprises, and some laws passed during WWI, still in place in Britain…
Taq Kasra: The 1,400-Year-Old Ancient Archway Of Ctesiphon In Iraq
Ctesiphon was an ancient city and trade center on the eastern bank of the Tigris River,…
Exploring History Behind The Luddite Movement
For those who love history, there’s a fine line between learning and living it. Many history…
Are Healys and Crafts Cousins? Let’s Unravel the DNA Mystery!
Just before Christmas, Tom Riley, aged 80, and his daughters Kate, 51, and Erin, 48, engaged…
Cologne Cathedral Remains Standing Tall Amidst The Wreckage Left By Allied Bombings In 1944
This is a black-and-white photo of the famous Cologne Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece and the largest…
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When most people think of love stories connected to the Titanic, Jack and Rose come to…