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Pubs, such as this one in central Dublin, Ireland, have long been centerpieces of Irish recreational life.

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's contributions to the Natural Sciences are still significant to this day. She helped moved entomology into the modern sphere.

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 everyday life of a cafe and street corner in the historic city of Segovia, just northwest of the capital Madrid.

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

April 25, 2017 12:31

The impact of Thomas Jefferson's life's work spanned the numerous fields in which he was a pioneer.

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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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is named for its coloration, which has been compared to that of a lion's mane.

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 was the foremost figure in Ghana's successful effort to gain independence from Britain, and is as controversial as he was important.

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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Union General Joseph A. Mower overcoming a Confederate flank at Bentonville, NC.

The Battle of Bentonville: The American Civil War

This battle was a desperate, and ultimately failed, effort to slow Sherman's conquest, which was in turn intent on reining the secessionist South back into the Union.

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Statue of Major General Philip Sheridan in Washington, D.C. His 1864 victory at Cedar Creek safeguarded the U.S. national capital against Confederate threats.

The Battle of Cedar Creek: The American Civil War

Occurring close to Washington, D.C. just weeks before the 1864 Elections, the Battle of Cedar Creek helped facilitate Lincoln's re-election.

April 25, 2017 12:31

In this depiction by the French novelist Jules Verne in 1878, Ibn Battuta is shown around a settlement in Egypt.

Ibn Battuta - Famous Explorers of the World

The first person to have explored every known country with a Muslim ruler at the time. Ibn Battuta is one of the most renowned explorers of the Muslim world.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Roald Amundsen at the helm of his ship during his 1920 expedition to the North Pole.

Roald Amundsen - Famous Explorers of the World

Determined from his very youth, this Norwegian explorer was the first man to reach both the north and the south poles.

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Gagarin was named a "Hero of the Soviet Union", the USSR's greatest honor.

Yuri Gagarin - Famous Explorers of the Universe

A Hero of Russia and the Soviet Union, Gagarin was the first man in history to go to space.

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For centuries, Zheng He has been remembered as a hero to the Chinese and Malaysian peoples, as well as to Muslims across the globe.

Zheng He - Famous Explorers of the World

Originally named Ma He, Zheng He became a highly influential explorer and representative of Ming Dynasty China.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A stamp showing Aristides Maria Pereira. Editorial credit: neftali / Shutterstock.com.

Aristides Pereira, President of Cabo Verde - World Leaders in History

The first president of postcolonial Cape Verde was a successful proponent of African independence with a reputation for integrity.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Whether fair or not, Herbert Hoover's Presidency has been forever blemished by the severe economic depression that began while he was in office.

Herbert Hoover - US Presidents in History

The acting president during the infamous Great Depression, Hoover's legacy has been filled with his many challenges.

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Though best known as a distinguished man of politics and print media, Harding loved the outdoors, and was an avid golfer and sportsman.

Warren G. Harding - US Presidents in History

An avid pro-business republican, Harding is credited with coining the word "normalcy" to describe the post-WWI America he envisioned.

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Portrait of Maria Theresa by Martin van Meytens, 1759.

Empress Maria Theresa - World Leaders in History

The first and only female ruler of the Habsburg Dynasty, Maria Theresa faced a serious of crises and challenges yet met them excellently.

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Coolidge retired to a quiet life as a boating enthusiast, hobby farmer, and sportsman after his Presidency. Above, he is raking hay at his childhood home in Vermont.

Calvin Coolidge - US Presidents in History

The second of three Republican Presidents between the world wars, Coolidge was only the Vice-President until President Harding's sudden death.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Among his many reforms, Peter the Great founded the city of St. Petersburg in his own name in 1703.

Peter the Great - World Leaders in History

Founder of the modern imperial Russian state, Peter was instrumental in creating a powerful Russian presence in Europe and the world.

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A traditional home in the Dimitri Gusti Village Museum in Bucharest, Romania.

The Romanian People - Cultures of the World

A historically agricultural society with roots in Ancient Rome and Dacia, the peoples of the Romanian lands can count many cultural contributions today.

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