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There have been many famous dictators in this world, but few have managed to leave their mark in history as memorably as Julius Caesar did. On March 15th, 44 B.C., Julius Caesar was gruesomely assassinated by “The Liberators.”

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On March 5th, 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his Iron Curtain speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. The aim was to reveal the harsh reality of Soviet communism manifesting in the wake of the war, now that the Axis powers had been dissolved.

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What if we told you that Columbus isn’t the only world explorer who deserves a holiday? This week in history marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook and his crew becoming the first Europeans to sail below the Antarctic Circle!

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Are you studying Greek or Middle Eastern culture with your little ones? Then it’s time to break out the dolmades – a delicacy in our household as well as many others around the world! Dolmades (or dolma) are a traditional Mediterranean cuisine that involves stuffing grape leaves with a variety of ingredients.

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Abraham Lincoln is by far one of America’s most well-known presidents – and for good reason, since he managed to accomplish a great deal during his relatively short life! From being the 16th president of the United States to saving the Union during the Civil War, Abe Lincoln’s legacy continues to spark interest.

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