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A Timeline of the World in 8 Maps

We'wha demonstrates blanket loom weaving on the grounds of the United States National Museum while on a visit to Washington, DC. Zuni hand weaving technique loom

5 Incredible Native American Artists

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Close up of praying mantis walking on stone ground against a blurred background in Japan

6 Animals That Eat Their Mates

Statue of Nostradamus

Nostradamus and His Prophecies

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

Paul Revere. "The bloody massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th 1770 by a party of the 29th Regt.," engraved by Paul Revere. Boston Massacre.

There’s a Riot Goin’ On: Riots in U.S. History (Part One)

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Nelson Mandela, undated photo.

15 Nelson Mandela Quotes

Estimated battle casualties, Normandy invasion, World War II. WWII, D-Day

Estimated Battle Casualties During the Normandy Invasion and Campaign to Liberate Paris (June–August 1944)

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