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“No, no, no — watch his hand!”
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Born on November 10, 1981, Jason L. Dunham graduated from high school, enlisted in the Marines, and by early 2004 was a corporal in Iraq, serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On the morning of April 14, 2004, the 6-foot-1 squad leader from Scio, New York was…
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In Honor of Navajo Marine Staff Sergeant Jonathan D. Davis: Bringing Him Home
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A story about fallen hero Navajo Marine Jonathan Davis, killed in action in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Arizona, died February 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison Team, Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine…
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Preely Coleman, who had been born into slavery, at the age of 85 in Tyler, 1935.
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Preely was born in 1852 in New Berry, South Carolina, but he and his mother were sold and brought to Texas when Preely was only one month old. They settled near Alto, where Preely lived most of his life. Here””s what he had to say, preserved in his own voice…
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Skeeter Davis, born Mary Frances Penick on December 30, 1931, left an indelible mark on country and pop music.
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Starting her career in the late 1940s as part of the Davis Sisters, she quickly rose to prominence with her distinct voice and heartfelt delivery. Her journey from a small-town girl to an international star remains an inspiring story of talent and perseverance. In 1962, Skeeter released “The End of…
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This is one of my favorite photos of any formerly enslaved persons in Louisiana.
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This lovely Ville Platte Creole is Catherine DIXON, commonly called “Kitty.” She was born circa 1854 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Peter DIXON and Meraya WILLIAMS, all formerly enslaved on the DOUCET plantation. She was married on November 12, 1870 to Valmont BELLARD in Opelousas, Louisiana. Valmont and Kitty are…
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Who exactly were the Sea Peoples, and what ignited their explosive rise during the late Bronze Age?
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Bursting onto the scene in the 13th and 12th centuries BC, these shadowy coastal marauders left a devastating imprint on the eastern Mediterranean. Rising from the depths of obscurity, their sudden emergence coincided perfectly with the catastrophic downfall of regional powers, unleashing chaos across the land. These ravenous bands didn’t…
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The Rosetta Stone, a game-changer in archaeology from 196 BC, is nothing short of a legend.
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Unearthed in 1799 by French soldiers in Egypt, this granodiorite behemoth features the same decree carved into three languages: Ancient Greek, Demotic, and the enigmatic Egyptian hieroglyphs. It didn’t just help us crack the code of hieroglyphics; it tore down the walls of ignorance surrounding centuries of ancient Egyptian language…
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Around 1894, Zofia Grodzicka is photographed with her two daughters, Wanda and Aleksandra, and their dog Radom in Poland.
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The image, capturing a serene family moment, shows Zofia with her daughters at a time when family portraits were a cherished tradition. Dressed in the formal attire typical of the late 19th century, the family appears poised and dignified, with the dog Radom adding a sense of warmth and affection…
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SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was the largest ship ever built when it was completed in 1858.
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It could transport up to 4,000 passengers from England to Australia without refueling, making it a technical masterpiece of its time. The SS Great Eastern was equipped with sails, paddle wheels and a screw drive, marking a turning point in shipbuilding. Her length of 211 meters and her double hull…
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In a remarkable archaeological find at Téviec in France, dating back to between 6740 and 5680 BC, scientists unearthed the graves of two women who met violent deaths.
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Despite their tragic end, the women were buried with extraordinary care. Their skeletons, bearing evidence of trauma, were placed beneath a protective “roof” crafted from antlers. Adorned with hand-strung shell necklaces, the burial suggests a deliberate and respectful treatment, hinting at the women’s social importance or spiritual significance within their…