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How the White House Was Built (1789-1801)
How a mosquito-infested stretch of swampland on the Potomac became the most recognizable address on Earth — through a backroom dinner deal, a fired French engineer, and an Irish architect's borrowed blueprint.
Nikola Tesla And The Tesla Turbine
In 1913, Nikola Tesla received a patent for his groundbreaking invention: the Tesla Turbine. Discover the history, mechanics, and potential applications of this revolutionary device.
John D. Rockefeller and the Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation was created in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller and focused primarily on medical initiatives around the globe.
Winston Churchill and an Oil-Powered British Navy
In 1913, First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill and the the British began to plan for converting their Royal Navy to oil-powered versus coal-powered.
How Ireland Became Independent
The period from 1913 to 1920 encompassed events which ultimately led to Ireland's independence from the United Kingdom.
Why Did the Weimar Republic Fail? Germany Before and After WWI
Learn why the Weimar Republic collapsed after World War I. Explore hyperinflation, the Treaty of Versailles, political extremism, and the rise of Hitler in Germany before and during 1920–1932.
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