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Where was the Titanic headed when it became one of the most famous maritime disasters in history?

history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /




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He had a criminal history, according to court documents, and had been incarcerated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

"The presence of members of the royal family in those difficult years became a lasting and deeply valued part of Aberfan's history."

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Supreme Court had some fun with its decision this past term on the question of guns and marijuana use, recounting a history of the Founders’ drinking habits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The commission, which based its findings on the autopsy and other things, said Maradona had a history of heart problems that should have been taken into account, a conclusion the prosecution emphasized.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Of course there was the cellar debacle, but Grandma Star also sends her books about Native history and culture and let slip that Mom used a tribal scholarship for grad school.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The discovery suggests that animals with very different evolutionary histories may have developed similar aerodynamic solutions to the challenges of flying.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Her podcast “You Must Remember This,” about “the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century,” has spent 21 seasons diving into the intricacies of the movie industry, from lauded stars to undersung production designers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

And for people with certain medical histories, like having an eating disorder, being pregnant or taking a SGLT2 inhibitor, fasting isn’t a good idea.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

People have different physiologies, exercise regimes and injury histories which might dictate not only level of cushioning, but also support, stability and heel-to-toe drop of the shoe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

They didn’t know anything about the different cultures, languages, or histories, and honestly, it felt like they didn’t want to know.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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