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The history of the raised fist, a global symbol of fighting oppression. The forceful salute is intertwined with some of the 20th century's most tumultuous events, including conflicts with fascism.

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You’ll find some of the city’s best pastries here, made from scratch in a lofty kitchen (literally in a loft), but to ...

In a move that signals a shift toward modernizing the monarchy, King Charles III has officially taken the Royal Train out of ...

In the early 20th century, suffragists showed their solidarity for the cause through symbolism—often wearing white dresses and sashes lined in gold and purple like those worn in this 2020 ...

Democratic officials are increasingly being detained, arrested or indicted, highlighting the president’s use of federal law ...

The Wright R-3350 engine played a pivotal role in America’s bomber fleet during and after World War II, becoming synonymous ...

A tiny gold coin that is believed to be the oldest from the Anglo-Saxons in East Anglia has been found in a field. Coin ...