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History Schmistory: January 9. Say Cheese!

Sunday, January 9, 2022 by teammarcopolo

January 9, 1839. Photography Introduced.

History Schmistory, January 8

Saturday, January 8, 2022 by teammarcopolo

What do: Elvis, Bobby Fischer, The Pope,George Washington and Marco Polo have in common?

History Schmistory: January 7. London? Calling!

Friday, January 7, 2022 by teammarcopolo

January 7, 1927. First transatlantic phone service established.

Happy Epiphany!

Thursday, January 6, 2022 by teammarcopolo

Here’s a peek at Marco Polo’s legendary interview with Befana herself!

Have an Epiphany with Marco Polo!

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by teammarcopolo

Had an epiphany lately? Marco Polo has. See his interview with La Befana: Italian Epiphany Legend.

ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 5. Charles is Dead!

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by teammarcopolo

January 5, 1477: Charles the Bold Butchered in Battle!

History Schmistory: January 4. An Elephant Never Forgets…

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 by teammarcopolo

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1903: Topsy, an old circus elephant, is electrocuted by Thomas Edison in an effort to shed light on the “dangers” of AC current, during the much publicized War of Currents campaign. More proof that Thomas Edison had no soul. Just look at the guy…