Robert Pinkerton knew a good detective when he saw one, and in his opinion […]
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Doc Holliday, the Earps’ Strangest Ally
John Henry “Doc” Holliday had a less-than-spotless reputation. So why did lawman Virgil Earp involve him in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral?
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Geronimo and Chatto
Geronimo’s last surrender 120 years ago was something Chatto wanted, but both Chiricahua leaders ended up as prisoners.
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Convict to Lawyer: The Story of Moman Pruiett
Former convict Moman Pruiett found remarkable success in Oklahoma as a lawyer for the […]
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First Marshal of Caldwell
Caldwell’s first marshal was the seemingly heroic George Flatt, but his reign was short […]
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John Trumbull: Artist of the Revolutionary Generation
American painting style grew out of heroic scenes, martyrs’ deaths, and massive historic murals
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10 Great POW Escapes
Capture is an occupational hazard for soldiers and escape is a POW’s duty—some even succeed with imagination and style.
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Daily Quiz for December 30, 2019
In 1971 Richard Nixon formed an illegal special investigation unit, responsible for the Watergate break-in, better known as this.
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Daily Quiz December 29, 2019
In 1911 Ho Chi Minh completed a course learning this trade.
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Daily Quiz for December 28, 2019
The German Heinkel He-177 Greif lived up to its name by it unfortunate tendency to do this.