History Facts
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A treasure trove of interesting history facts, videos, and infographics that include ancient and modern history, major wars, biographies, and more
Military Draft
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
Mona Lisa Facts
Mona Lisa: The Heart of the Louvre
Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos,"
What is the most famous work of art in the world?
Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts
Russian Civil War Facts
Russian Civil War Fact
Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact
Russian Civil War Fact
Don't turn your back on Stalin #russia #russiancivilwar #facts
Russo-Japanese War Facts
When did the Russo-Japanese War begin?
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war
Russo-Japanese War Fact You Probably Didn't Know
The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history
Berlin Wall Facts
Tragic Berlin Wall Fact
West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history
A woman married what?
She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts
Pearl Harbor Facts
Little-Known Pearl Harbor Fact
Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history
Amazing Pearl Harbor Infographic
Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts
10 Historical Facts about Pearl Harbor
10 Historical Facts about Pearl Harbor 1. Only the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 sparked as big of a governmental investigation as Pearl Harbor. 2....
Titanic Facts
Why did the Titanic ignore warnings about icebergs?
The Titanic ignored the many warnings about icebergs because it had a strict schedule to keep, and because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable #titanic #facts #history
How many warnings did the Titanic receive?
Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts
Titanic: History vs. Movie
In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies
45 Interesting Facts about the Titanic | FactRetriever
There is a debate whether the wreck of the Titanic should be save or if nature should take its course #titanic #fact #history
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts
Afghanistan War
What is the longest war in U.S. history?
The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts
Chernobyl Facts
KKK Facts
Rwandan Genocide
Mummy Facts
Civil War Facts
Black Death Facts
Cold War Facts
Mona Lisa: The Heart of the Louvre
Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos,"
What is the most famous work of art in the world?
Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
10 Educational Military Draft Facts
Why did the Titanic ignore warnings about icebergs?
The Titanic ignored the many warnings about icebergs because it had a strict schedule to keep, and because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable #titanic #facts #history
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts
Russian Civil War Fact
Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact
Russian Civil War Fact
Don't turn your back on Stalin #russia #russiancivilwar #facts
When did the Russo-Japanese War begin?
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war
Russo-Japanese War Fact You Probably Didn't Know
The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history
Tragic Berlin Wall Fact
West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history
Little-Known Pearl Harbor Fact
Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history