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Walking Across Street Brick

Inside Russia’s Closed Cities, The Soviet-Era Communities Built To Hide Their Nuclear Program

Explore Russia's closed cities that were founded by Stalin in the 1940s to house the Soviet Union's nuclear programs.

By Laura Martisiute Jun 11, 2017

Inside Russia’s Closed Cities, The Soviet-Era Communities Built To Hide Their Nuclear Program

Explore Russia's closed cities that were founded by Stalin in the 1940s to house the Soviet Union's nuclear programs.

By Laura Martisiute June 11, 2017
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Ancient Greece Wars Og

The 5 Most Important Battles Of The Ancient Greek Wars

From Thermopylae to Marathon, discover the most important battles of the ancient Greek wars, which helped set the course of European history for centuries.

By All That's Interesting Jun 10, 2017

The 5 Most Important Battles Of The Ancient Greek Wars

From Thermopylae to Marathon, discover the most important battles of the ancient Greek wars, which helped set the course of European history for centuries.

By All That's Interesting June 10, 2017
Opening Mummy
Opening Mummy

This Week In History, June 4 – June 10

Mummy DNA uncovered, dinosaur-era bird found, ancient Roman cat pawprint discovered, oldest homo sapiens fossil unearthed, Van Gogh paintings made into film.

By All That's Interesting Jun 9, 2017

This Week In History, June 4 – June 10

Mummy DNA uncovered, dinosaur-era bird found, ancient Roman cat pawprint discovered, oldest homo sapiens fossil unearthed, Van Gogh paintings made into film.

By All That's Interesting June 9, 2017
Kali Heads
Kali Heads

Six Of The Craziest And Most Terrifying Gods Ever Described

There were 12 major gods in Greek mythology, more than 300 in Nordic mythology, and over 2,000 worshiped in Ancient Egypt. We’ve narrowed that list down to the six craziest and most terrifying deities of all time. Get on any of these gods and goddesses’ wrong side, and you’re pretty...

By All That's Interesting Jun 8, 2017

Six Of The Craziest And Most Terrifying Gods Ever Described

There were 12 major gods in Greek mythology, more than 300 in Nordic mythology, and over 2,000 worshiped in Ancient Egypt. We’ve narrowed that list down to the six craziest and most terrifying deities of all time. Get on any of these gods and goddesses’ wrong side, and you’re pretty...

By All That's Interesting June 8, 2017
An Awakening Map
An Awakening Map

30 “Persuasive” Maps That Attempted To Change History

Every map assumes a point of view. Not just in the Mercator vs. equirectangular sense, where, for example, Greenland’s girth is famously either greatly exaggerated or diminished, depending on how the globe is stretched and flattened. There’s also the point of view that comes when the inherent authority of a...

By Kellen Perry Jun 8, 2017

30 “Persuasive” Maps That Attempted To Change History

Every map assumes a point of view. Not just in the Mercator vs. equirectangular sense, where, for example, Greenland’s girth is famously either greatly exaggerated or diminished, depending on how the globe is stretched and flattened. There’s also the point of view that comes when the inherent authority of a...

By Kellen Perry June 8, 2017
Atlanta Journal Mary Phagan Drawing
Atlanta Journal Mary Phagan Drawing

How One Child’s Murder Helped Launch The Anti-Defamation League

Mary Phagan was just 12 years old when she was found dead in a factory. The hate speech her case incited would help launch an organization meant to combat it.

By Krissy Howard Jun 7, 2017

How One Child’s Murder Helped Launch The Anti-Defamation League

Mary Phagan was just 12 years old when she was found dead in a factory. The hate speech her case incited would help launch an organization meant to combat it.

By Krissy Howard June 7, 2017
Jefferson Davis Day Og
Jefferson Davis Day Og

Alabama Is The Only State Still Celebrating The Confederacy With Jefferson Davis Day

Despite a national move away from celebrating Confederate figures, Alabama insists on continuing celebrations of the men who led the South.

By All That's Interesting Jun 5, 2017
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Alabama Is The Only State Still Celebrating The Confederacy With Jefferson Davis Day

Despite a national move away from celebrating Confederate figures, Alabama insists on continuing celebrations of the men who led the South.

By All That's Interesting June 5, 2017
David Chen 1989
David Chen 1989

This Week In History, May 28 – June 3

New Tiananmen Square photos, uncovered WWII bombers, Hemingway's love letters, Australia's faceless fish, Earth's mass extinction event.

By All That's Interesting Jun 2, 2017
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This Week In History, May 28 – June 3

New Tiananmen Square photos, uncovered WWII bombers, Hemingway's love letters, Australia's faceless fish, Earth's mass extinction event.

By All That's Interesting June 2, 2017
Triptych
Triptych

The African-American Experience Visualized At The Turn Of The 20th Century

“It’s like coming across a clearing in the jungle.” Those are the words used by data journalist David McCandless when discussing the value and effect of data visualizations in a 2010 TED Talk. In a world where it’s easy to feel that we’re “all suffering from information overload or data...

By All That's Interesting Jun 1, 2017

The African-American Experience Visualized At The Turn Of The 20th Century

“It’s like coming across a clearing in the jungle.” Those are the words used by data journalist David McCandless when discussing the value and effect of data visualizations in a 2010 TED Talk. In a world where it’s easy to feel that we’re “all suffering from information overload or data...

By All That's Interesting June 1, 2017
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