One time, the British funded an invasion against their own island. What’s even more interesting is that they may not have known about it.
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The Story of Rasputin
Rasputin became a controversial faith healer with immense power over the ruler of Russia, until it all came crashing down.
Five Facts About Coca-Cola
Check out five facts about the Coca-Cola Company and America’s most popular soda.
The Sinking of Royal George
The sinking of Royal George has been called one of the worst maritime miscalculations in history.
The Wealth of Mansa Musa
One of the wealthiest rulers of all time found his riches in gold. But just how wealthy was Mansa Musa?
The Story of HMS Britannia
From the front lines to training the next generation, HMS Britannia became an important ship for the Royal Navy.
Mysteries of Stonehenge
Within England lies an ancient monument that has left us with more questions than answers…
When Guns Became Reliable
Early firearms were very unreliable. However, after a major innovation, firearms would begin to dominate the battlefield…
The Burr-Hamilton Duel
One of the most famous duels to the death in American history involved two of the nation’s top leaders, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.
The Emu War
When an ideal habitat for emus is accidentally formed, Australian farmers must act to save their lands…