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Historians and researchers who have seen early drafts say the new texts gloss over these events, and also appear to downplay and omit major human rights violations, including the killings of up to half a million suspected communists from 1965-6, and mass rapes targeting ethnic Chinese during the riots that led to the fall of Suharto in 1998.

"When Paul Morphy plays seven games of chess at once and blindfold, when young Colburn gives impromptu solution to a mathematical problem involving fifty-six figures, we are struck with hopeless wonder," J. Brownlee Brown wrote in 1864.

The last remnants of Demyan's Hofbrau in Stapleton were recently bulldozed for housing, ending a 172-year history that began with John Bechtel's brewery in 1853.

Los Angeles is a city built upon amnesia and denial, transformed from its natural landscape into a mythologized paradise that masked the struggles of many.

George Lunn ran for mayor of Schenectady in 1911 on a platform of affordability, proposing city-run grocery stores and public ownership of industries to support the working class.

Visiting the thermal baths in Bath, known for their mineral-rich waters and healing properties, has been a tradition for around 8,000 years due to their historical significance.

"It was also at Fraunces Tavern in 1804 that Hamilton, presiding over a Society of the Cincinnati dinner, had his final public encounter with a disgruntled Aaron Burr, just a week before their fateful duel."

The excavation uncovered rubble from the house, lost domestic items, and animal bones from family meals which Newton almost certainly did not join.

Rock climbing has evolved significantly over centuries, moving from heavy boots and natural fiber ropes to lightweight shoes and durable gear, enhancing safety and efficiency.

George Ward Price, dubbed the Monocled Prince of the Press by Ernest Hemingway, was one of the most successful journalists, whose scoop after scoop left competition behind.

On Aug. 7, 1974, French highwire artist Philippe Petit performed an unapproved tightrope walk between the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York, chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary Man on Wire.

Bitcoin had no price for its first year, being mined, shared, and bartered without any exchanges or wallets. The notion was considered absurd by most.

Whether soft or hard, mild or strong, young or aged, plain or flavored, cheese is central to many gastronomies and cultures around the world. Global production is still on the rise to meet growing consumer demand.

Mars isn't just a planet. It's a philosophy, an ideology. The way humans think about it changes over time, reflecting the unstable mix of assumptions, hopes, dreams and anxieties that define each historical moment.

Chief of War is a violent and historical account of the island nation of Hawaii at the end of the 18th century, focusing on Hawaiian warrior chief Ka'iana.

The first kettle chips were invented by a cook named George Crum at a restaurant called Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1853.

Jackson Heights has developed into a cultural melting pot, boasting a population of 175,000 who speak 160 different languages, reflecting the area's immense diversity.

The recipe for Worcestershire sauce was developed in response to a request from a nobleman returning from India during the British occupation, aiming to recreate an Indian sauce.

In the Netherlands in 1943, more than 6,200 Dutch doctors -97 percent of the profession-refused orders to register with the Nazi-controlled Chamber of Physicians. This registry was intended to force doctors to cooperate with racial and ableist screening, deportations, sterilization, and euthanasia policies.

Frito-Lay chips have been a quintessential American food for nearly a century, becoming a staple in school lunches and barbeques despite rising prices and smaller portion sizes.

Yokomi staked his and his store's reputation on fairness, kindness, and quality. More than 1,200 mourners went to the Fresno Buddhist Temple for his funeral days later.

On August 2, 1921, a jury in Chicago acquitted seven former members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team of conspiracy charges in the Black Sox scandal.

Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, and concerns over running out of fuel.

"It's natural to want to lie when you look in the mirror, see you are naked down to the crimes. Let me tell you, honey, truth is the harmony your song has been missing."

Vahl's in Alviso, opened in 1941, claims to be the oldest bar in Santa Clara County, maintaining its classic decor and atmosphere with pink dining rooms and gingham tablecloths.

The exhibition showcases how water management evolved from ancient irrigation techniques to modern understandings of clean water's importance, influencing cultures worldwide.

David Lotton's initial visit to France for the D-Day anniversary in 2004 inspired him to consider moving there, despite his modest financial background.

The Sanctuary of Messon on Lesbos, dedicated to ancient gods, indicates a rich history of cultural and religious diversity, showcasing the island's continuous evolution since ancient times.