Sammy Tran articles

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The weight of Napoleon III's name hung over him for his entire life. Convinced he was heir to his uncle Napoleon Bonaparte's empire, Napoleon III plotted and schemed from exile for decades—until his moment finally came. However, "The New Napoleon" had more flaws than we could count. His countless affairs, unhealthy habits, and questionable judgment all eventually ensured this upstart emperor faced a horrible fate in the end.

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Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.

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Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.

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In 2023, archaeologists working near the town of Nördlingen in Bavaria made the extraordinary discovery of a 3,000-year-old sword so well-preserved that it gleamed when removed from the earth. The discovery is a fascinating look into the metallurgy and ceremonial customs of ancient Central Europe.

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In 2025 archaeologists announced the identification of the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor’s famed Valley of the Kings. Buried deep in the Theban hills, the tomb is being recognized as the most significant royal tomb discovery since King Tutankhamun.

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Ancient canal systems discovered in Arizona have transformed our understanding of the early civilizations of the American Southwest.

PEOPLE

Lisa Nowak, a decorated NASA astronaut became the subject of one of NASA's most notorious scandals in a story so strange that it inspired a Hollywood film.

PEOPLE

Yukio Mishima was Japan’s most famous novelist, but the world was shocked to see the lengths he would go to put his words into action.

PEOPLE

The crew of the HMS Bounty mutinied against Captain William Bligh and set him adrift in the middle of the Pacific in a 21-foot open boat. It was the start of one of history's great survival stories.



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