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Biography & Personal Stories

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The Boy with 18 Names: A Story of Hope Aboard an Irish Famine Ship

Amid the horrors of the Irish Famine, the ship Jeanie Johnston had a perfect safety record. On one voyage, a baby was born and given 18 names by the passengers and crew—a powerful symbol of community and hope in a time of despair. This is the story of Nicholas Johnston Reilly.

History Biography & Personal Stories Adventure & Exploration

The Last Civil War Echo: How a Union Drummer Boy Lived to See the Dawn of Rock and Roll

Albert Woolson, the last verified Union veteran of the Civil War, was a living bridge to the past. He wasn't just a historical footnote; he was a drummer boy who lived until 1956, witnessing the world's transformation from the age of Lincoln to the dawn of the atomic era and rock and roll.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

Fleeing the Inquisition, Burned by the Reformation: The Tragic Heresy of Michael Servetus

In 1553, theologian Michael Servetus escaped a Catholic death sentence for heresy. Seeking refuge in Protestant Geneva, he was arrested at the behest of John Calvin, tried for the same heresy, and burned at the stake. His story is a stark tale of Reformation-era intolerance.

History Religion & Philosophy Biography & Personal Stories

The Last Tommy Was a Woman: Florence Green and the End of the Great War Era

On Feb 4, 2012, Florence Green, the last surviving WWI veteran and WRAF member, died at 110. Her passing severed the final living link to the Great War, closing a monumental chapter of history and leaving behind a world shaped by a conflict now passed entirely from memory to record.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

Sombra: The Colombian K-9 So Feared by Cartels They Put a $70,000 Bounty on Her Head

Sombra, a heroic German Shepherd, became a top target for Colombia's most powerful cartel after sniffing out over 9 tons of cocaine. The Gulf Clan placed a $70,000 bounty on her head, forcing police to relocate her with bodyguards for her own protection.

Animals in Culture Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

Singapore's Royal Ghost: How the Lion City Became a Republic From Day One

Singapore, once a medieval kingdom, became a republic the moment it gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. It has never had a monarch in its modern history, with its first head of state, Yusof Ishak, transitioning from a governor-like role to become its first President.

History Geography & Places Biography & Personal Stories

From High School Satire to 'The Office': The Unlikely Story of John Krasinski and B.J. Novak

Long before their Dunder Mifflin days, The Office co-stars John Krasinski and B.J. Novak attended the same high school. Their paths first crossed when Krasinski starred in a satirical senior play written by none other than Novak, a fascinating prelude to their famous on-screen rivalry.

Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories

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