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How the Boston Tea Party Worked
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How Henry VIII Worked
From 1509 to 1547, thousands of people were beheaded under ...
From 1509 to 1547, thousands of people were beheaded under the bloody, violent reign of Henry VIII. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Henry VIII and his effect on history.
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How the Boston Tea Party Worked
During the Colonial period in North America, Britain taxed colonists ...
During the Colonial period in North America, Britain taxed colonists without allowing the colonies to have governmental representation. Learn how the Boston Tea Party came about as a result of British colonial policies in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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Who was Rosie the Riveter?
With much of America's workforce fighting in World War II, ...
With much of America's workforce fighting in World War II, women broke past traditional gender stereotypes and gained employment in industries formally restricted to men. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Rosie the Riveter.
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How the Rosetta Stone Works
Prior to the modern discovery of the Rosetta stone, Ancient ...
Prior to the modern discovery of the Rosetta stone, Ancient Egypt was an enigma. Even many pre-Napoleonic Egyptians had no concept of their forbearers' culture. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the Rosetta Stone.
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How Easter Island Works
Home to hundreds of mysterious, gigantic stone statues, Easter Island ...
Home to hundreds of mysterious, gigantic stone statues, Easter Island is an isolated, tiny island in the Pacific. Check out this podcast to learn more about the astonishing history of Easter Island.
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How the Titanic Worked
The Titanic was famously considered 'unsinkable' by the engineers who ...
The Titanic was famously considered 'unsinkable' by the engineers who built it. However, the Titanic's reputation could not save it from the infamous iceberg that sank the ship on its maiden voyage. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.
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How the French Revolution Worked
Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this ...
Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how an incompetent monarchy, the age of Enlightenment and widespread famine created the perfect storm for a country-wide revolution.
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How the Crusades Worked
The first Crusade began in 1095, and launched a struggle ...
The first Crusade began in 1095, and launched a struggle for control of Jerusalem in a series of arduous battles spanning more than two centuries. Learn more about the origin, escalation and consequences of the Crusades in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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What was Australia's Stolen Generation?
When British explorers reached Australia in 1768, Aborigines were seen ...
When British explorers reached Australia in 1768, Aborigines were seen as savages in need of assimilation. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the Lost Generation, and the laws Australia passed to force assimilation on the Aborigines.
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How the Louisiana Purchase Worked
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million ...
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars, the US nearly doubled in size. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.
