Tag #History

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Einstein's Love Letters Auctioned for $562,000

A collection of love letters between Albert Einstein and his first wife, Mileva Maric, sold at auction for $562,000, offering insights into his personal life and scientific development during his most creative period.

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San Quentin Museum: A Unique Look Inside California's Prison History

The San Quentin Museum, located inside the prison, offers a unique look at California's penal history from 1852-1940s, showcasing artifacts and exhibits curated by Jeff Craemer, open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Brutal 1841 Murder Leads to Breaking-on-the-Wheel Execution in Germany

Rudolph Kühnapfel murdered the Bishop of Frauenburg and his housekeeper in 1841, stealing valuables before being executed via breaking on the wheel, a medieval punishment reflecting the era's extreme violence and public spectacle of executions.

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Ukraine Conflict Escalates: Russia's Nuclear Doctrine and US Missile Supply Raise Stakes

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, marked by significant casualties and destruction, intensifies with its updated nuclear doctrine and the US supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, raising concerns of further escalation and highlighting a historical pattern of Russian disregard for human life in pursu...

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Ben-Gurion's 1946 Warning: Negev Settlements' Vulnerability

In a 1946 speech, recently revealed by the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute, Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion expressed deep concern about the vulnerability of 11 new communities established in the western Negev desert, highlighting the immense difficulty of providing aid in an emergency ...

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Pearl Harbor Attack: 83rd Anniversary Remembrance

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, killed over 2,300 U.S. servicemen, primarily sailors and Marines aboard the USS Arizona, and directly caused the United States to enter World War II.

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Trump's Border Wall: A Failing Symbol of Security

Donald Trump's US-Mexico border wall, despite its intended purpose of preventing illegal immigration, has shown significant structural damage from weather and rust, highlighting the limitations of such large-scale projects.

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Glasgow Garden Festival Plant Pot Tag Among Scotland's Top Archaeological Finds

A plant pot tag for a red campion flower, the first physical artefact excavated from the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival site, is among Scotland's top five archaeological discoveries of 2024, alongside finds such as a Pictish spearbutt and a Celtic bangle, highlighting the diverse historical record of ...

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Che Guevara's Daughter Speaks at Greek School: Educational Value Questioned

Aleida Almeida, daughter of Che Guevara, gave a presentation at a Veria school, prompting questions about the educational value of the event and the motivations behind the invitation.

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Resurgence of Pre-1980 Syrian Flag Symbolizes Opposition to Assad

The pre-1980 Syrian flag, a green, white, and black tricolor with three red stars, reappeared prominently during the 2011 Syrian uprising, symbolizing opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime and a return to a pre-Ba'ath party Syrian national identity.

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Pearl Harbor Survivor Defied Orders to Fight Back

On December 7, 1941, 17-year-old Earl \"Chuck\" Kohler disobeyed orders to fight back during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which killed 2,403 Americans and propelled the US into World War II; today, at 100, he's one of only 16 known survivors.

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Hospital de Jesus: 500 Years of Continuous Healthcare in Mexico City

Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City, founded in 1524 by Hernán Cortés, is the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Americas, initially serving Spanish conquistadors before expanding to provide affordable care for all residents, blending colonial and indigenous medical practices.

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