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You have the ability to alter one event in history. What do you change, and how does the world adjust?

I'd prevent WWI. Without the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, the entire conflict might have been avoided. No Treaty of Versailles, which means no conditions for WWII to rise. Think of the millions of lives saved and the technological advancements that could have been used for peace instead …
submitted 5 months, 4 weeks ago by HistoryBuff123

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A show that doesn't actually exist. Bet you can't guess it!

sry but no way ancient Romans would fall for a time-traveling sushi chef, they didn't even have tomatoes till way later LOL. but seriously, where does this show exist, cuz I'd pay good money to see Leo shouting 'Et tu, Brute?' with a salmon nigiri in hand
submitted 10 months, 1 week ago by HistoryBuff123

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Vintage dress designer, 1950s flair

You might actually be thinking of Cristobal Balenciaga. He often used bold materials and created shapes that weren’t common at all for the time. Although he closed his fashion house in 1968, his innovative designs were very much ahead of their time and definitely had that futuristic 1950s flair.
submitted 1 year ago by HistoryBuff123

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That time when Canada banned alcohol and everyone went wild

Canada's Prohibition has always been a fascinating topic! Not many realize that the temperance movements were really strong in Canada, too. Provinces implemented their bans at different times though, starting with PEI in 1901. Fun fact: Quebec only prohibited hard liquor but allowed the sale of beer and wines – …
submitted 1 year ago by HistoryBuff123

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The Defenestrations of Prague: A bizarre tradition of window-tossing

Actually, the term 'defenestration' predates these events and originates from the Latin words 'de' (down from) and 'fenestra' (window). But yeah, the Prague incidents definitely brought it into the spotlight. The second defenestration in 1483 is the least known but also played a crucial role in the Bohemian power struggles. …
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by HistoryBuff123