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The Pinkerton Detective Agency
How did Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish immigrant, found America’s first detective agency?
The Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is, arguably, the most famous painting in the world.
Oscar Wilde
Wilde is remembered as one of the great Victorian writers, and a martyr for LGBTQ+ rights.
The Partition of India
In 1947, India was divided into two provinces, leading to confusion, chaos and violence.
The Vatican
Enclosed within the city of Rome, Vatican City is the world’s smallest independent state.
The Great Smog of London
In early December 1952, a smog descended upon London, bringing chaos to the city.
Las Vegas
Did games of chance really drive the transformation of this small, dusty desert town?
The Cold War
How did allies who came together to defeat the Nazis become sworn enemies?
Shakespeare
No single writer has shaped the way we speak and think more than William Shakespeare.
The London Underground
The Tube is an emblem of ambition, cutting-edge technology, and genius design.
