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U.S. HistoryArticle377 Funny Things That Happened in the 1970s
The 1970s were a time of contradictions in the United States. The fallout from the ongoing Vietnam War and Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal led to widespread cynicism, but that tension…
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Arts & CultureArticle0The Best Historical Movies of 2025
Nothing brings history alive quite like movies, which have the power to shape our understanding of the past as no other medium can. Some of this year’s best movies were…
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U.S. HistoryArticle0The Most Popular Christmas Presents 100 Years Ago
The 1920s brought a newfound prosperity to many U.S. families, and gift-giving — especially at Christmas — entered a new era. Innovative manufacturing techniques, along with mass production, made toys…
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World HistoryArticle0The Origins of 6 Classic Holiday Foods
As December rolls around and we partake of sugary breads and creamy drinks (not to mention the occasional cake shaped like a log), it’s easy to forget that many of…
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Arts & CultureArticle0The Strange History of Santa Schools
Every December, shopping malls, markets, parades, and office parties call in an army of Santas to headline their Christmas festivities. Donning the red suit is no small responsibility: The best…
