Jacques Cartier: Famous Explorers of the World
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer and navigator whose family was of Breton ancestry.
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Charles the Bald - World Leaders in History
The grandson of Charlemagne, Charles was the youngest of four sons and thus faced major difficulties during the split of the Carolingian Empire.
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The Bretons - Cultures of the World
Separated from the UK by the English Channel, Brittany's inhabitants maintain a culture distinct from their fellow Frenchmen further inland.
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The Egyptian People - Cultures of the World
From the pyramids and hieroglyphs to contributions to cuisine and to modern Arabic, Egyptian cultural contributions have been vast for thousands of years.
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Gertrude Bell: Explorers of the World
As one of the most important British Diplomats to the Middle East, Gertrude Bell was a woman well ahead of her time.
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Hernando de Soto: Explorers of the World
This Spanish explorer was one of the first Europeans to venture well inland in the New World, into what is today the Southeastern United States.
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Hernan Cortes: Famous Explorers of the World
Driven by a drive to conquer new lands and a feud with the governor of Cuba, Cortes' actions drastically changed the face of the New World.
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Pharaoh Ramses II - Monarchs of the World
One of the last great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt outlived many of his 150+ children and 200+ wives!
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The Welsh: Cultures of the World
Welsh people refer to the people from Wales and also the people of Welsh ancestry who are perceived to be sharing cultural heritage and ancestral origin.
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John Cabot - Explorers of the World
Though he thought he reached the shores of Asia in 1497, he had actually discovered modern-day Newfoundland, Canada.
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The Battle of Appomattox Court House - The American Civil War
This momentous battle resulted in the surrender of General Lee to the Union's General Grant, spelling disaster for the Confederacy.
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States With The Least Car Theft
As if the peaceful Vermont imagery isn’t sweet enough, the state also had the lowest automobile theft rate in the US.
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The Mystery of Amelia Earhart
Founder of the Ninety Nines and a pioneer of women's rights in aviation and in general, Earhart was a famous pilot and explorer.
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The Turkish People - Cultures around the World
An incredibly old and powerful culture, the influence of Turkish culture can be felt in much of the world.
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The Irish People - Cultures of the World
Despite the influence the Irish culture has had globally, they are threatened with the loss of their native Gaelic tongue in their homeland.
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Famous Scientists in History
Maria Sibylla Merian was a trailblazing women in the field of entomology and the first to observe the metamorphosis of caterpillars.
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The People Of Spain: Cultures Of The World
Unique cultures have existed for thousands of years on what is now the Spanish-speaking portion of the Iberian Peninsula
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Thomas Jefferson - US Presidents in History
The Third President of the United States was a Jack-Of-All trades of the highest order.
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Lion's Mane Jellyfish Facts: Animals of the Oceans
Both the largest jellyfish species and one of the overall longest animals in the world, this species obtains its name from the bright colors of its tentacles.
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Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana - World Leaders in History
A powerful proponent of African unity and decolonization, the first president of postcolonial Ghana was also controversial for his treatment of his opposition.
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