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Get Ready for Rio and test your Olympic knowledge!

by | Tuesday, May 31, 2016 |

Test your knowledge of the history behind the Olympic Games: In the opening ceremonies, the team...

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Camping this summer? Learn about the stars above!

by | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
Camping this summer? Learn about the stars above!

A lot of families like to go camping over the summer, and summer camps are a highlight for many...

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This Week in History: Margot Fonteyn, the Great British Ballerina, was born in 1919.

by | Monday, May 16, 2016 |

Photo: © Zoe Dominic, Time & Life Pictures/Getty ImagesMargot Fonteyn, the greatest British...

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History of Holidays Around the World

by | Thursday, December 10, 2015 |

Check out our infographic on some winter holidays and traditions dating from 165 B.C. to now.

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