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The Black Death nearly halved the population of Europe between 1347 and 1353 and resulted in the deaths of up to 200 million people worldwide. Victims were str ...

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Alfredo may rule the pasta world, but every state has its own favorite. See which pasta dish tops the list in your state.

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August 19 marks a significant day in history. Put your trivia expertise to the test with today’s 25 questions.

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Picture a scene of medieval times in your mind, and chances are you might picture a knight on horseback in a full suit of shining armor, a grand king or queen sat on their throne, or a motleyed jester ...

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Yoko Ono turned 93 in February 2026. Ono has long been a major figure in avant-garde art and radical peace activism. She emerged in the early 1960s with groundb ...