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historytoday.com • History • England
A long-held dream of a central London railway station, first proposed in the 19th century, is nearing completion thanks to modern development.
nzz.ch • History • Germany
Historian Jan Markert challenges the traditional view of Wilhelm I and Otto von Bismarck's roles in creating the German Empire, arguing that Wilhelm's influence was significantly greater than previously believed.
supersummary.com • History • United States
Daniel Walker Howe's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "What Hath God Wrought," provides a comprehensive narrative of the transformative period in US history from 1815 to 1848, exploring political, social, economic, and technological changes alongside the complexities of slavery and westward expansion.
cnn.com • Archaeology • Australia
Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreckage of the Dutch merchant ship Koning Willem de Tweede off the coast of South Australia, shedding light on a tragic event during the 19th-century Australian gold rushes.