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Mummy Discovered Inside an Ancient Buddha Statue

10 Odd Jobs of Yesteryear

These are some of the more obscure and decidedly unglamorous professions listed in old English censuses and other records.

11 Samples of Authentic Viking Graffiti

Viking erotica at its finest!

The History of WWI Victory Lamps

The USA Team celebrates their 4-3 victory over Russia in the semi-final of the Ice Hockey event at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

The Miracle on Ice, one of the biggest upsets in sports history, took place on February 22, 1980 at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

The Man Who Landed a Stolen Helicopter on the White House Lawn

5 Great Love Stories That Weren't All That Great

Valentine’s Day annoys a lot of people. So here’s a reminder that some relationships that are considered the greatest love stories of all time were pretty messed up.

Here Lies Ethan Allen ... Or Not

Colored photograph of Violet Jessop, survivor of the Titanic.

The Unsinkable Violet Jessop

If you survived multiple shipwrecks, including the 'Titanic,' you might start wondering if you were the angel of death—or Violet Constance Jessop.

Lillian Miller, Professional Audience Member

The Coca-Cola You'll Never See On Shelves

Charles Darwin’s Views on the American Civil War

Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln never met in person, but they sure would have had plenty to talk about.

18 Dramatic Ways to Express Yourself with Gestures, According to a 19th Century Book

The Strange Tale of Texas’ All-Female Supreme Court

Did Caligula Really Ban Goat Jokes?

10 Odd Jobs From the World War II Military Classification Guide

While some World War II soldiers were storming the beaches of Normandy, others were busy drafting posters to school soldiers on the dangers of venereal diseases.

150 Years Ago: Congress Passes Thirteenth Amendment

For the next few months, we'll be covering the end of the Civil War, exactly 150 years later. This is the first installment of this series.

University of Vermont Libraries Center for Digital Initiatives

Scenes From the History of Snow Removal

In some areas, the weather outside is pretty frightful. And since you've no place to go but outside to shovel, get cozy and read about snow removal in the good old days.

11 Surprising Things That Were Taxed in Colonial America

Here are 11 seemingly strange things that fell under repressive colonial taxation rules.

8 Complaints Real Colonists Had About British Rule

Here are eight real grievances aired by colonial citizens leading up to and during the Revolutionary War—in their own words.

Portrait of Robert Burns, painted by Alexander Nasmyth.

14 Scots Words from the Works of Robert Burns

Polish up on this list of words and phrases from Robert Burns’s complete works. Highlighting the imagination of his Scots language, they are ripe for revival by Robbie revelers old and new.

Alan Turing's Hand-Written Notebook to Go Up For Auction

11 Surprising Locations That Played a Key Role in the Revolution

Here are 11 locations that are often overlooked by the history books, but nevertheless significantly impacted the war effort.

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