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The Anglo-Zanzibar War Lasted Just 38 Minutes

The shortest war in history asserted the dominance of a colonial power over a subjugated land.

By William DeLong Apr 26, 2018

The Anglo-Zanzibar War Lasted Just 38 Minutes

The shortest war in history asserted the dominance of a colonial power over a subjugated land.

By William DeLong April 26, 2018

The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena Apr 11, 2018

The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena April 11, 2018

Annie Besant Published A Book On Birth Control — So They Arrested Her

Annie Besant started out married to a clergyman, but became an anti-religious activist. Her arrest for publishing a book that dealt with birth control only catapulted her fame.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 2, 2018

Annie Besant Published A Book On Birth Control — So They Arrested Her

Annie Besant started out married to a clergyman, but became an anti-religious activist. Her arrest for publishing a book that dealt with birth control only catapulted her fame.

By Kara Goldfarb March 2, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong December 22, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski Dec 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski December 7, 2017

Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Not only did Violet Jessop survive the sinking of the Titanic and the Britannic, but she was also aboard the Titanic's other sister ship, the Olympic, when it collided with a cruiser in 1911.

By Katie Serena Sep 15, 2017

Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Not only did Violet Jessop survive the sinking of the Titanic and the Britannic, but she was also aboard the Titanic's other sister ship, the Olympic, when it collided with a cruiser in 1911.

By Katie Serena September 15, 2017