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It lasted from 1789 to 1799 and claimed thousands of lives. Although its original goals were to create a constitutional monarchy and reform the financial and political structure of the nation, it eventually developed into something much more grandiose. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the French Revolution. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/french-revolution.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/french-revolution.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 7 July 2009 06:00:00 GMT The history of Alaska is quite fascinating. Although the European discovery of Alaska did not come until the 18th century, its roots can be traced back to prehistoric times. 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Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to lean more about Genghis Khan and if the rumors surrounding his name are true. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/genghis-khan-murder.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/genghis-khan-murder.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT The National Industrial Recovery Act is often associated with the New Deal in American history. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn about the National Industrial Recovery Act and why it was so significant. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/national-industrial-recovery-act.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/national-industrial-recovery-act.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Many people believe that the primary goal of capitalism is to achieve economic freedom. 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Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about how McCarthyism worked. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/mccarthyism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/mccarthyism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Berlin Wall divided Germany for nearly thirty years, separating the communist East Germany from the democratic West Germany. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the Berlin Wall and why it was so significant. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/berlin-wall.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/berlin-wall.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Castles played an important role during the Middle Ages. They were often the primary staging points for conquests and defenses of territories during that time period. 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The company was chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600 and proved its significance by establishing British rule in India. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the East India Company. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/east-india-company.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/east-india-company.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT For years, many people have believed that King Tutankhamen's tomb is cursed because of all of the strange tragedies that have occurred there. Could this be true? 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During this time, prospectors flooded to areas like the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa in hopes of finding their fortune. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about gold rushes and why they were so significant. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/gold-rushes.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/gold-rushes.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT The history of Mongolia is quite fascinating. It can be traced back to the rule of Genghis Khan in the early 13th century. 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Although there is some mystery surrounding the origins of the Clovis people, some scholars believe that they could have been the first Americans. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the Clovis. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/native-american-history/clovis.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/native-american-history/clovis.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT Believe it or not, two other men accompanies Paul Revere on his famous ride, but what happened to those men? Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to find out. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/paul-revere-ride.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/paul-revere-ride.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT Many Native Americans played an important role in history. 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Its fortified construction was protected by steel, concrete, frigid currents and sharks; hence is was said to be "escape-proof". Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about how Alcatraz worked. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/alcatraz.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/alcatraz.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT Believe it or not, Genghis Khan has more death attributed to him than any other person in history. In fact, legend says he once killed 1,748,000 in one hour. Could this be true? 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Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about capitalism and how it works. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/capitalism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/capitalism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT McCarthyism is a term used to describe a political scheme that wields wild accusations and shame without any significant evidence. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about McCarthyism and why it is used. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/mccarthyism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/mccarthyism.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Berlin Wall stood for 30 years, separating communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin. 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During that time, knights were warriors that were highly trained from a young age. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about how knights work. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/middle-ages/knight.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/middle-ages/knight.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT The discovery of the Rosetta Stone forever changed the way historians and archeologists interpret hieroglyphics. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the Rosetta Stone and its importance. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/rosetta-stone.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/rosetta-stone.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT There are certain requirements for a person to be considered a prolific serial killer. Not only must they have killed more than one person, but they must have done the killing themselves - not through some government order. Even under the parameters of this definition, there have been some pretty prolific serial killers. For example, Henry Lee Lucas, Robert Pickton and Pedro Lopez are all infamous serial killers, but could a Hungarian countess by the name of Elizabeth Bathory have them all beat? Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn if this Hungarian countess was the world's most prolific serial killer. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/hungarian-countess-serial-killer.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/hungarian-countess-serial-killer.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT The inauguration of Barack Obama is fast approaching. 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Although European discovery of Alaska did not come until the 18th century, its past can be traces back over 10,000 years. Sign up now for the History RSS Feed to learn more about the history of Alaska. http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/history-of-alaska.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 http://rd.howstuffworks.com/go?url=http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/history-of-alaska.htm&mkcpgn=rss1 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT The Byzantine Empire played an important role in European history. Its origin can be traced back to the founding of Constantinople by the Roman emperor Constantine in 330 A.D. 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