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Christopher Lee, 93: the Count bows out
June 16, 2015Lee, whose 70-year career spanned multiple mediums of art and several generations of audiences; his life was nearly as colorful and interesting as his later film roles would be.
Read moreToday in history: 800th birthday of the Magna Carta
June 15, 2015On this date in 1215, humanity took one of its greatest steps in the long march toward democracy.
Read moreAn American Indian should replace Jackson on the $20 bill
June 12, 2015It would be fitting justice that Jackson should be replaced with a representative of the people he tried to exterminate.
Read more“American Relief Aid and the Spanish Civil War”: a unique perspective
June 12, 2015Context is central to any historical narrative. This is certainly true regarding the Spanish Civil War.
Read moreToday in history: Loving Day celebrates end of interracial marriage ban
June 12, 2015How perfect that Loving Day refers to Richard and Mildred Loving, the couple in the Supreme Court case.
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