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Brazil's failure to send troops to fight during the First World War led to an ongoing joke: A snake will smoke a pipe before Brazil goes to war. But by 1944, the soldiers of the Forca Expedicionaria Brasil (Brazilian Expeditionary Force) were more than proud to display the insignia patch of a green snake smoking a pipe as they fought through Italy, pushing back Fascist forces.

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The Washington Monument's history is marked by dedication, delays, and a remarkable transformation into one of America's enduring symbols of unity and democracy.

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CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Catherine Fletcher

Peter speaks with Dr. Fletcher, the renowned Renaissance and Early Modern European History historian, about her latest book, The Roads to Rome: A History.

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The city of St. Petersburg, founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, stands as one of Russia's most significant cities, both as a symbol of Peter's ambition to modernize Russia and as a monument to the immense human cost required to bring that vision to life. Its construction on a barren, swampy stretch of land along the Neva River has given rise to its grim nickname, "the City Built on Bones."

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Most of us have seen it, and many continue showing it to our children or plan to in the future. Although the story within the Charlie Brown Christmas Special is a heartwarming tale in and of itself, the history surrounding the famed special is in itself a fascinating tale, filled with moments of creativity, risk-taking, and unexpected success

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Much of Spartacus's early life is shrouded in mystery, and historical records provide few details. Yet, the story of one of history's most famous rebels who defied the ancient Empire of Rome is one for the history books and the silver screen - which, in fact, has been done numerous times. But did you know that although the Romans managed to kill Spartacus - his body was never found?

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After being elected to the Senate in 1962, Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy quickly became known as a liberal who championed causes such as education and healthcare. Yet, the booming political career and public perception took a big hit on July 18, 1969, in a tragic event that became synonymous with its location, Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts.

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Who hasn't seen It's a Wonderful Life? A film that, while designed to be a hit when it opened right before Christmas of 1946, became the year's biggest flop within just a week. Yet, did you know that if it were not for the movie being so literally forgotten, it would likely never have become today's classic holiday favorite?

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In 1942, during the height of World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the forerunner to the CIA—commissioned a psychological profile of Adolf Hitler to understand better the German dictator's personality, motivations, and potential vulnerabilities. This groundbreaking study was led by Dr. Walter C. Langer, an American psychoanalyst, and it remains one of the first attempts in modern intelligence to use psychology as a tool for political analysis.

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LANDMARKS: Kremlin

The Kremlin and Red Square are Russia's most iconic historical sites at the heart of Moscow. While we often associate it with the Soviet Union and Cold War symbolism, the landmarks represent centuries of Russian political, military, and cultural evolution, serving as a microcosm of the nation's complex history.

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