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Mysterious 4000-Year-Old Stone Is A Secret Archaeological Treasure Map
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Agent Zigzag: The Most Notorious Double Agent of WWII
The true story of a gangster, traitor, lover, hero, and spy.
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The Profumo Affair - The Fling That Brought Down The British Government
The Profumo Affair was a major political scandal in the 1960s, involving the illicit affair of the UK War Secretary and a 19-year-old model
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WWII - Operation Valkyrie: Why Did Hitler's Officers Plot to Kill Him?
Why high-ranking officers in Hitler's regime conspired to assassinate him.
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Eero Saarinen: Mindblowing Architect & Designer of the Mid-20th Century
Eero Saarinen, a pioneer of American modernist architecture.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 50 Years On - Uncovering the True Impact Of "The Lord Of The Rings"
Discover the profound motivations behind J.R.R. Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, as revealed in his 1951 letter to Milton Waldman.
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Putting the Pop in Pop Art: A Historical Exploration
Pop art was a vibrant artistic movement that emerged in the 1950s, celebrating everyday consumer culture and the mundane, often with a twist
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Ray and Charles Eames: The Mid-Century Power Couple of Design
The captivating world of design with Ray and Charles Eames. Discover their innovative and iconic creations.
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WWII Operation Mincemeat - The Bizarre Plot That Fooled Hitler
An elaborate deception that ultimately misled the Germans and played a crucial role in the success of the Allied invasion of Sicily.
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Illuminating Designs: The Lights of Danish Visionary Louis Poulsen
Danish designer Louis Poulsen, from his groundbreaking PH lamp to his influence on sustainability, education, and contemporary design.
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CoBrA Movement: Rediscovering the Avant-Garde Art Revolution of The Mid-Century
The CoBrA movement - a groundbreaking mid-century avant-garde art revolution.
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