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Today-History-Jan18

Today in History for Jan. 18: In 1535, Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistador, founded Lima, Peru.

The Man Behind ‘Dog Man’ Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers

I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

Samuel Green Freed Himself and Others From Slavery. Then He Was Imprisoned Over Owning a Book

After buying his own liberty, the Marylander covertly assisted conductors on the Underground Railroad, including Harriet ...