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This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 5, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • March 5, 2021

Inside Dr. Seuss’ History Of Racism That Explains Why Six Of His Books Were Discontinued

Dr. Seuss' beloved children's books have undergone a reexamination in recent years as many have found them rife with racist images and messaging.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 4, 2021

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Inside Dr. Seuss’ History Of Racism That Explains Why Six Of His Books Were Discontinued

Dr. Seuss' beloved children's books have undergone a reexamination in recent years as many have found them rife with racist images and messaging.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 4, 2021

Watch This Aerobics Teacher Unknowingly Record A Military Coup While Filming Her Dance Routine In Myanmar

PE teacher Khing Hnin Wai was filming in her usual location not far from parliament when she captured history in the making.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 2, 2021

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Watch This Aerobics Teacher Unknowingly Record A Military Coup While Filming Her Dance Routine In Myanmar

PE teacher Khing Hnin Wai was filming in her usual location not far from parliament when she captured history in the making.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 2, 2021

Meet Mabel Walker Willebrandt, The Woman Who Took Down Prohibition’s Biggest Bootleggers

In 1921, Mabel Walker Willebrandt became the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. federal government. Appointed as the assistant attorney general, she used her power to enforce Prohibition.

By Morgan Dunn • Jan 26, 2021

Meet Mabel Walker Willebrandt, The Woman Who Took Down Prohibition’s Biggest Bootleggers

In 1921, Mabel Walker Willebrandt became the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. federal government. Appointed as the assistant attorney general, she used her power to enforce Prohibition.

By Morgan Dunn • January 26, 2021

Inside The Little-Known History Of The White Panther Party

In November 1968, the White Panthers emerged as an anti-racist group that supported the Black Panthers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 20, 2021

Inside The Little-Known History Of The White Panther Party

In November 1968, the White Panthers emerged as an anti-racist group that supported the Black Panthers.

By Natasha Ishak • January 20, 2021

Inside North Korea’s Disturbing Kidnapping Industry That Saw Hundreds Of Japanese People Abducted

Between 1977 and 1983, at least 17 Japanese nationals were abducted by North Korean spies, though Japan claims it is likely that hundreds more were taken.

By Morgan Dunn • Jan 10, 2021

Inside North Korea’s Disturbing Kidnapping Industry That Saw Hundreds Of Japanese People Abducted

Between 1977 and 1983, at least 17 Japanese nationals were abducted by North Korean spies, though Japan claims it is likely that hundreds more were taken.

By Morgan Dunn • January 10, 2021

Politician Named Adolf Hitler Elected To Local Office In Namibia

Adolf Hitler Uunona represents a party that is historically anti-apartheid and anti-white minority rule.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 4, 2020

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Politician Named Adolf Hitler Elected To Local Office In Namibia

Adolf Hitler Uunona represents a party that is historically anti-apartheid and anti-white minority rule.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 4, 2020

Unknown Murder Victim In Canadian Wilderness Identified As Jewish Neo-Nazi ‘Spam King’

Andrew Greenbaum made a fortune off numerous spam email campaigns before fleeing the United States in 2005 to avoid a $12.8-million lawsuit. Until recently, his whereabouts remained unknown.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 13, 2020

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Unknown Murder Victim In Canadian Wilderness Identified As Jewish Neo-Nazi ‘Spam King’

Andrew Greenbaum made a fortune off numerous spam email campaigns before fleeing the United States in 2005 to avoid a $12.8-million lawsuit. Until recently, his whereabouts remained unknown.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 13, 2020

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

As turmoil roiled in Los Angeles in April 1992, Korean store owners were abandoned by the LAPD and forced to fend for themselves. The results were disastrous.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 5, 2020

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

As turmoil roiled in Los Angeles in April 1992, Korean store owners were abandoned by the LAPD and forced to fend for themselves. The results were disastrous.

By Natasha Ishak • November 5, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 27, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • October 27, 2020