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Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy. On a night in 1916, Russian aristocrats set a plot of assassination into motion. If all went as planned, a...

Get to know the legend of the king known as Prester John, whose myth would impact the decisions of European leaders for 400 years. In 1165 CE, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical...

Working in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century, he began his career as a neurologist before pioneering the discipline of psychoanalysis, and his influence towers above that of all other psychologists in the public eye. But was Sigmund...

Get to know the story of Quanah Parker, a Native American warrior and leader, and the last chief of the Comanche tribe. Late one night in 1871, a group of riders descended on a sleeping army camp, stole about 70 horses, and disappeared...

Dig into the Prohibition era in the United States, when the government banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol. On January 17, 1920, less than one hour after spirits had become illegal throughout the United States, armed...

Dive into the Irish myth of Táin Bò Cuailnge, where Queen Meadhbh of Connaught seeks to capture the fabled brown bull of Ulster. Cú Chulainn, hero of Ulster, stood at the ford at Cooley, ready to face an entire army single handedly— all...

Explore the early days of the Ottoman Empire, as shrewd political rulers grew the principality into an intercontinental empire. In the late 13th Century CE, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine...

3D reconstruction of ancient Corinth in the 2nd Century CE, version 2.0. This is completely rebuilt edition, which correctly represent the city layout as it was under the Roman reign. This edition is built in a game engine, so in a near future...

Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest...

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-contributions-of-female-explorers-courtney-stephens During the Victorian Age, women were unlikely to become great explorers, but a few intelligent, gritty and brave women made major contributions...